BREAKING: Like Adamu, Another APC Chieftain Resigns His Position
- Donald Ojogo has now tendered his resignation from Governor Rotimi's Akeredolu's government with immediate effect
- Recall that Akeredolu directed political appointees and public office holders with interest in contesting for various positions to resign
- He resigned to contest as Member, House of Representatives Ilaje/Ese-Odo Federal Constituency in Ondo south
Ondo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr. Donald Ojogo has tendered his resignation from Governor Rotimi's Akeredolu's government.
Recall that Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state on Tuesday, April 12, directed political appointees and public office holders with interest in contesting for various positions in the forthcoming general elections to resign on or before the next Thursday.
Source: UGC
Akeredolu’s directive is contained in a circular dated Monday, April 11, 2022, and signed by the secretary to the state government, Princess Oladunni Odu.
Source: UGC
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In a statement made available to Legit.ng by the commissioner media office of his campaign organisation, he resigned to contest as Member , House of Representatives (Ilaje/Ese-Odo Federal Constituency).
The statement read:
"Ondo state commissioner for Information and Orientation, Hon. Donald Ojogo resigns amidst growing support for his aspiration to contest as Member , House of Representatives (Ilaje/Ese-Odo Federal Constituency).
"His resignation takes effect from Thursday, April 14, 2022. He appreciated Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, for the support so far while assuring that their journey of political bonding has just begun."
Ondo parliament declares former deputy speaker's seat vacant
In another development, the Ondo state House of Assembly has declared vacant the seat of Ogundeji Iroju, the former deputy speaker, and the lawmaker representing Ogbibo constituency 1.
This announcement was made by Bamidele Oleyelogun, the speaker of the Ondo state parliament, on Thursday, March 31 during the plenary. Oleyelogun at plenary urged the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a bye-election within 90 days for Ogbibo constituency 1.
It was gathered that this was followed by a letter from the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ondo state chapter.
2023: Resign now if you want to contest, Governor Masari tells cabinet
Also, Governor Masari has issued a note of warning to members of his cabinet to resign if they want to contest for a political position at the 2023 general elections.
According to the governor, it is expedient that the statutory provision of the new electoral act must be followed by members of his cabinet and other political appointees.
He made this pronouncement at a media parley with journalists on Tuesday, March 15, shortly after a meeting with his cabinet members, which also included the presence of his deputy, Alhaji Mannir Yakubu.
Source: Legit.ng
