Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has claimed that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, will reclaim Ondo State from the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the November 2024 governorship election. Makinde made this assertion on Monday while hosting leaders of the party from the South-West geopolitical zone, who converged on Ibadan to kick-start the process […]
LG election: You have disappointed Oyo residents – APC tackles Makinde, OYSIEC
The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared that Governor Seyi Makinde and the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) have disappointed the residents of the state. The party made this allegation through a statement made available to DAILY POST by its Publicity Secretary, Wasiu Olawale Sadare. DAILY POST reported that […]
![Oyo LG election peaceful – Makinde [PHOTOS]](https://firstnews.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC_4136-600x400.jpg)
Oyo LG election peaceful – Makinde [PHOTOS]
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has described the ongoing local government election in the state as peaceful. Makinde made this declaration on Saturday while addressing journalists shortly after casting his vote at Polling Unit 1, Ward 11 in Ibadan North East Local Government Area. DAILY POST reports that the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission […]
BREAKING: Oyo LG election: Makinde casts vote in Ibadan
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has cast his vote in today’s local government election. Makinde voted at Polling Unit 1, Ward 11 in Ibadan North East Local Government Area in Ibadan. He arrived at 10:17 am and voted five minutes later. The election conducted by the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission, OYSIEC, is being […]
Nigeria’s unity sacrosanct – Makinde
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared the unity of Nigeria sacrosanct. Makinde made this declaration in his office while receiving members of the National Assembly Joint Committee on Electoral Matters, including the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Electoral Matters, Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, and the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on […]
Oyo declares Friday half working day for LG election
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved the declaration of Friday, April 26, 2024, as a half-working day for all public and civil servants in the state. The declaration was made because of the forthcoming local government election in the state. DAILY POST reports that the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission, OYSIEC, had earlier […]
I have broken the jink of ‘who is your father’ in Oyo politics – Makinde
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared that he has broken the jink of ‘who is your father’ in the political space of the state. Makinde made this declaration on Wednesday at Students’ Legislative Summit organised by the Speaker of Oyo State House of Assembly and chairman, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of […]
Makinde swears in new president of Oyo Customary Court of Appeal
Governor Seyi Makinde has sworn in the newly-appointed President of the Oyo State Customary Court of Appeal, Justice Tajudeen Mohammed Abdulganiyu. The swearing-in ceremony took place in the governor’s office in Ibadan, the state capital, on Monday. Makinde, while speaking, said that the appointment of Justice Abdulganiyu followed due process and due recommendations without political, […]
Makinde pays additional N2bn to ex-LG bosses in Oyo
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared that another tranche of N2 billion has been paid to the former chairmen of local government areas in the state. The former council bosses were sacked by Makinde in May 2019. They were elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in 2018. The former […]
Oyo: Gov Makinde signs Law Enforcement Authority Bill into law
Governor Seyi Makinde on Friday signed the Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority Bill into law. The event, held at the governor’s office in Ibadan, was attended by the deputy governor, Bayo Lawal; Secretary to the State Government, Professor Olanike Adeyemo; Head of Service, Mrs Olubunmi Onio; and the Deputy Speaker of the State […]