Ondo Deputy Governor, Agboola Ajayi Decamps from PDP
Agboola Ajayi is speculated to join the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), following a series of covert meetings with one of its financiers
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2019: Mimiko withdraws from presidential race
The Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) has announced the withdrawal of its presidential candidate, Mr Olusegun Mimiko from the 2019 presidential election.
The National Chairman of the party, Mr Dan Nwanyanwu made the announcement at a news…
Fighting corruption should not be selective — Mimiko
Dr Olusegun Mimiko, the presidential candidate of Zenith Labour Party(ZLP) says fighting corruption should not be selective, if Nigeria is truly desirous of ridding the nation of the problem.Mimiko, a former governor of Ondo State,…
Labour Party Rejects Mimiko as Its Presidential Aspirant
The Labour Party has rejected a purported plan by its former National Chairman, Abdulkadir Abdulsalam to adopt former governor of Ondo State, Olusegun Mimiko as its flagbearer in the 2019 presidential elections.This was conveyed by the…
‘I’ll surpass Mimiko’s achievements in healthcare’ -Akeredolu
Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State said his administration would surpass the achievements of his predecessor, Olusegun Mimiko in the area of quality, accessible and affordable health care in the state.Akeredolu said in a phone…
Why i Dumped PDP- Mimiko
A former governor of Ondo state, Segun Mimiko has spoken out regarding his time in the People's Democratic Party (PDP) and why he left the partyMimiko had dumped PDP for the Labour Party (LP) and he said his reason for this is that he…
It’s not enough to sing after politicians, Mimiko tells women
Former governor of Ondo State, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, on Thursday urged women to go beyond singing after politicians, to pressing for affirmative action on their inclusion in government.Mimiko gave the advice at the 2018 International…
Mimiko left over N220bn debt – Akeredolu
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State says his administration inherited a debt burden of N220.58bn at its inception.Akeredolu made this known in Akure on Wednesday while swearing-in commissioners and special advisers. He advised the…
Mimiko approved N500m “parting gifts’’ for political office holders- APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has alleged that the outgoing Gov. Olusegun Mimiko had approved N500 million as “parting gifts“ to political office holders.Mimiko’s eight-year tenure will end on Feb. 23, while Mr…
Mimiko’s Assault: Court remands 7 persons in prison
For allegedly attacking the convoy of the Ondo State Governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, an Akure Magistrate Court presided over by Mrs Victoria Bob-Manuel, yesterday ordered seven persons to be remanded in Olokuta prison.The accused persons…
Protesters attack Mimiko’s convoy In error over 2017 budget presentation
Protesters who had laid siege on the Ondo House of Assembly since Wednesday over the 2017 budget presentation, yesterday attacked the convoy of Governor Olusegun Mimiko in error.The protesters, on hearing the siren of the pilot car…
Budget presentation: Ondo Youths protest against Mimiko
Some youths in Ondo State on Wednesday in Akure protested against Gov. Olusegun Mimiko over planned presentation of the 2017 budget at the state House of Assembly.The protesters said the outgoing governor ought not to present the budget…
Mimiko is planning to sell serviceable government vehicles – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has accused the outgoing Gov. Olusegun Mimiko of planning to sell some serviceable government vehicles to raise funds for phony expenditure.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that…
Mimiko upheld Awolowo’s legacy – Adebanjo
A chieftain of the pan-Yoruba group, Afenifere, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, has asked the Ondo State Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, to continue to display good governance, even as he said the governor had during his tenure upheld the cardinal…
I will not probe past governments-Akeredolu
Rotimi Akeredolu, Ondo state Governor-elect has said in an interview that he would not probe past governments of the state as he does not believe in such.He said, “I don’t believe in probes. What I believe in is that I’ve been given a…
Ondo: Mimiko Finally Congratulates Akeredolu
Incumbent Governor of Ondo State, Olusegun Mimiko has finally congratulated Rotimi Akeredolu, following his declaration as the governor-elect.Mimiko had put the weight of his resources and political machinery behind Akeredolu’s rival,…
We will assist EFCC in probing Mimiko – APC
The All Progressive Congress Party in Ondo State has expressed its readiness and eagerness to support the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to probe the tenure of Governor Olusegun Mimiko.In an interview on Sunday, Abayomi…
There’s Poverty in Ondo Because Mimiko Jettisons Cocoa for Oil Boom, Says Akeredolu
The candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) for November 26th governorship election in Ondo State, Mr Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has taken a swipe at the outgoing governor of the state, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko over what he described as…
APC Accuses Governor Mimiko of Plot to Shift Ondo Poll
The campaign organization of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Ondo state, Rotimi Akeredolu, yesterday, alleged that Governor Olusegun Mimiko was working surreptitiously to ensure a postponement of the poll.…
Mimiko At 62: A Perfect Nigerian Mentor
In Nigeria, we have an acute shortage of real heroes and mentors. Most people who occupy leadership positions are people who go into politics do so to make a name or fill their pocket with money. Many of them are not interested in mentoring…
Gov. Mimiko is free to return to Labour Party, says party leader
Mrs Ladi Iliya, the Deputy National Chairman of Labour Party (LP), says Gov. Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State is free to return to Labour Party.Iliya made the offer in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Akure on Monday.…
Gov. Mimiko to honour Ondo’s sports heroes Sept. 20
The Ondo State Government will honour athletes who won medals for the state in various sports at the 2012 National Sports Festival, a state official said on Friday in Akure.The State Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Dayo Awude, told…
Stop using Workers’ Salaries to pay for Beautification of Bus-Stops- APC Youths tell Mimiko
A Group, APC Youth League (AYL) Ondo State Coordinate has urged the state governor, Dr. Segun Mimiko to pay workers salaries instead of his late hour beautification of roundabouts and bus stops in Akure Metropolis as the only way he can be…
‘I Have Worked For You’, Ondo People React To Gov. Mimiko’s Claim
The Governor of Ondo State, Olusegun Mimiko is currently on full blast following a comment he posted on his social media page.Governor Mimiko took to his Facebook page to write a touching message which reads: "These words were not…
Mimiko Makes Confession Over Workers’ Salary
The Ondo State Governor, Olusegun Mimiko has admitted that the state is broke and is unable to pay staff salaries.He made this announcement on Thursday while addressing protesting workers, explaining that the State treasury is empty and…
Mimiko Urges Workers to ‘Embrace Agriculture’ to Increase their Income
Ondo State Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, has said that although the state will not fire workers despite the harsh economic situation in the country, they should embrace agriculture to augment their income.Mimiko, who addressed the…
Buhari Should Urgently Implement National Confab Report – Mimiko
Ondo State Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko and some other Afenifere leaders have called on President Muhammadu Buhari to urgently implement the 2014 National Conference Report.Mimiko said this during a Yoruba summit which has as its…
Rivers Tribunal Judgement Embarrassing – Mimiko
Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors' Forum and Governor of Ondo State, Dr Olusegun Mimiko has described the tribunal judgment that nullified the election of Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State as a huge embarrassment.…
Mimiko Disburses N402m Loans to MSMEs
Ondo State Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko has disbursed the sum of N402.5million as loans to Micro, Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in the state.While speaking at the disbursement ceremony in Akure, he said “The first leg was in…
APC Does Not Have the Interest of the Masses at Heart – Ondo PDP
Ondo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has taken a swipe at the All Progressives Congress by saying that the party does not have the interest of the masses at heart.The state Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Banji Okunomo who…