With about 10 weeks until the November 16 governorship election in Ondo State, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has appointed no fewer than 344 political aides in the state. The aides comprise 28 senior special assistants and 316 special assistants.
According to the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan, the appointments were spread across the 18 local government areas, 33 local council development areas , and 203 political wards in the state. In a press statement issued by the CPS, he said, 'In continuation of efforts to enhance governance and service delivery to the people of the state, the Governor of Ondo State, Hon.
' Meanwhile, a Public Affairs Analyst in the State, Olujimi Adekanle, has berated the governor over the appointments, describing them as unnecessary and a misdirection. 'Who are those responsible for the SSAs and SAs appointments in Ondo State? I am very sure Mr. Governor was misled; tails were given heads and heads were given tails. I saw some personalities who were eminently qualified to be senior special assistants but were relegated to just special assistants.
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Sea surges: Ondo community urges Gov Aiyedatiwa to declare state of emergencyFollowing the unending sea incursions that have continued to ravage the coastal community of Ayetoro in the Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, youths in the community have appealed to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to declare a state emergency in the area.
Read more »
Aiyedatiwa celebrates chairman, League of Imams in Ondo at 90Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Saturday, attended the 90th birthday celebration of the Chairman, League of Imams in Ondo State.
Read more »
Aiyedatiwa engages private security firm to protect Ondo farmersGovernor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has engaged a private security firm to protect farmers in the state against incessant attacks. The private security firm, Global Olabod Resources Limited, was contracted by the governor to strengthen the security within the state's forests.
Read more »
Ondo guber: Edema lashes out at Aiyedatiwa, Council Chair over arrest of NNPP chieftainThe Olugbenga Edema Campaign Organisation of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in the off-cycle governorship election in Ondo State, has berated Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and the Chairman of Ilaje Local Government Area of the state, Ms Toyin Ogungbure, over the arbitrary arrest of its chieftain, Mr Banji Orogbemi.
Read more »
Traditionalists urge Aiyedatiwa to declare Isese Day public holiday in OndoTraditionalists in Ondo State have appealed to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to emulate his colleagues in the South-west region by declaring
Read more »
36th annual convention: Gov. Aiyedatiwa celebrates Agape Christian MinistriesThe executive governor of Ondo state, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has congratulated Bishop, clergymen and members of the Agape Christian Ministries in
Read more »