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Legacy or Liability? PDP Accuses Aiyedatiwa of Dumping Akeredolu’s Projects, APC Roars in Defense
The Ondo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of deliberately neglecting uncompleted projects initiated by his late predecessor, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The PDP’s allegation was made in a statement released on Sunday by its Director of Media and Publicity, Mr. Leye Igbabo.
According to the opposition party, it believes the governor is intentionally trying to erase Akeredolu’s legacy from the state’s developmental history.
In response, Mr. Steve Otaloro, Director of Media and Publicity for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, refuted the claim, calling it false. He stated that Governor Aiyedatiwa is actively working to complete the inherited projects.
Governor Aiyedatiwa assumed office following Akeredolu’s passing on December 27, 2023, after a prolonged battle with illness and political tension within the state. He later secured the party’s ticket and won the November 16, 2024 governorship election.
The PDP, however, expressed concern over what it described as the governor’s “unwillingness and inability” to continue with Akeredolu’s projects.
The statement reads in part:
“We are disturbed by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s apparent refusal to complete ongoing projects left behind by his benefactor and predecessor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.
“Evidence suggests that the governor is motivated by political revenge—seeking to erase Akeredolu’s legacy due to the perceived efforts by the late governor’s allies to block his political rise during the former governor’s illness and after his death.
“It is alleged that Aiyedatiwa has openly declared he would only support projects he finds appealing, and that those who previously benefited from such initiatives should seek alternative funding to complete them.”
The PDP added:
“With the state’s considerable resources, it is puzzling that the governor would hesitate to complete these projects, especially since governance is supposed to be a continuous process. These signs point toward a deliberate plan to discard the legacy of a former leader for personal and political reasons.”
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a historic breakthrough with the emergence of its first female pilot, Superintendent of Customs Nafisat Balogun, who recently earned a commercial multi-engine pilot licence in the United States.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The achievement was celebrated by the Nigeria Customs Technical Hangar Service, marking a significant step in the agency’s drive to strengthen its aviation capacity for surveillance, logistics, and anti-smuggling operations.
At a ceremony attended by senior officers, the Managing Director of the Customs Technical Hangar Service, retired Comptroller of Customs Capt. Kuhi Mbaya, described the development as a landmark moment for the service.
He said Balogun’s transition from cabin crew to certified commercial pilot represents a major breakthrough for the Customs aviation unit and highlights the agency’s commitment to professional growth and inclusivity.
He added that the milestone reflects expanding opportunities within the Service as it continues to integrate air assets into its enforcement and border monitoring operations.
Balogun expressed gratitude for the support she received, noting that her journey required dedication and resilience, while pledging to apply her new skills in advancing the Customs mandate with professionalism and discipline.
The development has been widely described within the Service as an inspiration for greater female participation in technical and specialised roles.
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Osun 2026: APC Candidate Oyebamiji Pledges Inclusive Governance For Non-Indigenes, Interest Groups.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has pledged to ensure inclusive governance by integrating non-indigenes and various interest groups if elected in the August 15, 2026 governorship election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He said his administration would operate a structured system that promotes participation and representation of all segments of society in governance.
The pledge was conveyed by a former lawmaker and ex-Special Adviser on Civic Engagement, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, after he represented the candidate at an engagement with members of the Arewa community in Ibokun, Obokun Local Government Area.
Oyintiloye said the plan is aimed at strengthening the link between government and grassroots communities, ensuring public policies reflect citizens’ real needs.
He added that all groups would be actively involved in both policy formulation and implementation to drive development in the state.
Oyebamiji also promised continued engagement with farmers, traders, artisans, and non-indigene communities as key stakeholders in governance.
Responding, leaders of the Arewa community commended past inclusion efforts and pledged support for the APC candidate ahead of the election.
Barely a year after its inauguration in Akwa Ibom State, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has been plunged into a deep factional crisis.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Multiple factions are now locked in a struggle for control of the party, leaving members uncertain about the legitimate leadership structure.
One faction is led by John Akpanudodehe, a former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), while another is headed by the embattled state chairman, Dick Duke.
Although the leader of a third faction could not be immediately confirmed, findings indicate that another group also exists within the party.
Sources further suggest that the Akpanudodehe-led faction is seeking to remove the current chairman through a recently held congress that has sparked controversy.
In response, Dick Duke convened a stakeholders’ meeting over the weekend, where he rejected the legitimacy of the said congress.
He said the party had formally written to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to distance itself from the exercise, citing a subsisting court order.
According to him, his tenure as state chairman is still valid until May, and any congress conducted before then would be unlawful.
Duke added that the party would only proceed with proper congresses after the expiration of his tenure and the resolution of legal issues, in line with due process.
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