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You Lack Legal Authority To Endorse Aiyedatiwa, Ondo Lawmakers Knock Speaker

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A declaration of support for Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s governorship bid by the Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Mr Olamide Oladiji, has resulted in some House members distancing themselves from the endorsement.

This was contained in a statement signed by 13 members of the Assembly and made available to our correspondent on Wednesday.

During a press release, the lawmakers expressed a lack of confidence in the speaker’s actions.

In Akure on Tuesday, Aiyedatiwa publicly announced his intention to run in the upcoming November governorship election in the state.

In a goodwill message, the speaker reassured the governor of the Assembly members’ support in securing the All Progressives Congress ticket and winning the main election in November.

Oladiji stated, “We have approximately 18 (out of 26) members of the Ondo State House of Assembly present here with Governor Aiyedatiwa. The Ondo House is in support of Aiyedatiwa, even those who are not in APC are united with us in this journey. I urge our leaders from the 18 local governments to return to their areas and take the necessary steps.

“Let the reconciliation process continue, and by April 24 (primary), we will ensure Hon. Aiyedatiwa’s victory. On behalf of the honorable members of Ondo State House of Assembly, Mr. Governor, I extend my congratulations in advance.”

However, some Assembly members have opposed the speaker’s statement, claiming that the parliament has not officially endorsed any governorship aspirants yet. They find the speaker’s declaration to be both embarrassing and disappointing.

Signatories of the opposing statement include Oluwole Ogunmolasuyi (Majority Leader), Moyinolorun Taiwo Ogunwumiju (Parliamentary Secretary), Oluwarotimi Fasonu (Chief Whip), Olajide Oguntodu (Minority Leader), Raymond Daodu (Deputy Minority Leader), and Akinsuroju Nelson.

Others who signed include Akomolafe Temitope, Ifabiyi Olatunji, Agbulu Akeem, Christopher Ayebusiwa, Atinuke Witherspoon, Biola Oladapo, and Afe Felix.

Part of their statement reads, “At no point did the Ondo State House of Assembly deliberate on the governorship ambitions of any of the numerous aspirants vying for the 2024 governorship election. Neither did it agree to support any particular aspirant.

“The Speaker does not possess the moral or legal authority to speak or pledge support for any governorship aspirant on behalf of the House without explicit consent from the members.

“By making an unconventional and false public declaration, the Speaker has misrepresented the honorable House, tarnished the reputation of the 10th Ondo State House of Assembly, sparked unnecessary controversies, and violated our trust in his leadership.

“Therefore, we hereby express a vote of no-confidence in the leadership of the Speaker, Rt Hon Olamide Oladiji.”

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Rivers Crisis: Full List Of 8 Misconduct Allegations Against Governor Fubara

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The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, has initiated impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Deputy Ngozi Odu, issuing them a seven-day notice to respond to allegations of gross misconduct.

 

The Assembly cited eight specific allegations of gross misconduct as the basis for the move.

This is the third time Fubara and Odu would be facing impeachment proceedings from the Assembly since coming to office in 2023.

Attempts to impeach them in 2023 and 2025, amid political feuds between the Governor and his predecessor and erstwhile political god-father, now Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, had been halted by presidential intervention.

Here are the allegations below:

1. Reckless and unconstitutional expenditure of public funds

2. Unconstitutional misappropriation of public funds

3. Hindering the Rivers Assembly from performing its constitutional duties

4. Illegal appointments of persons without screening by the House of Assembly as provided by the Constitution

5. Seizure of salaries and funds meant for Assembly members

6. Seizure of salaries of the clerk of the Rivers House of Assembly, Emeka Amadi

7. Refusal to implement provisions of the Constitution on financial autonomy of the legislature and the judiciary

8. Withholding of funds meant for the running of the Rivers House of Assembly Service Commission and hindering its activities

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2027: SDP Will Defeat APC and Tinubu, Declares Lilian Adebayo

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Lilian Adebayo, the wife of the 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, has said that the party will unseat the ruling All Progressive Party at the 2027 election if Nigerians are true to themselves.

 

Mrs Adebayo made this assertion known on Wednesday during an interview with journalists after an event in Abuja.

 

According to her, the opposition party has overcome its crisis after the expulsion of its former chairman, Shehu Gabam and others.

 

She said Nigerians should vote the APC out in the 2027 general election due to the hardship the party has plunged citizens into.

 

“There is always a crisis in the party; the SPD has been able to handle its own. The problems in the party have been resolved.

 

“He has a great chance of winning the election if Nigerians are honest with themselves. If Nigerians think that the ones they consistently vote for would move the country forward, they live in denial,” she concerning the husband.

 

Recall that SDP recently expelled Gabam and other party executives.

 

The party’s state chairmen on Wednesday urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the police to investigate Gabam over alleged misappropriation.

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Enugu Governor Peter Mbah Dumps PDP For APC

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In a significant political move, Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

 

Mbah announced his decision during a televised broadcast in Enugu after weeks of speculation.

 

He said, “Today, after a long reflection, we have made the decision to leave the Peoples Democratic Party and join the All Progressives Congress.”

 

Mbah explained that his decision to join the PDP was informed by the need to reshape Enugu and reorganise the politics of the state.

 

“Today, I stand before you to announce a break from the past and to share a decision that will shape the road ahead. This concerns our values, how we organize ourselves politically and how we secure the future of our project and our people.

 

“Leadership sometimes demands painful decisions in the service of higher principles and goals. And there comes a time, when everyone must make a bold choice to determine their destiny.”

 

Ahead of the governor’s defection, all members of his cabinet had on joined the ruling party.

 

Governor Mbah’s Senior Media Aide, Dan Nwomeh, confirmed the mass defection in a video posted on his social media handles on Monday. In the video, several government officials were seen openly declaring their allegiance to the APC, chanting praises for President Bola Tinubu and affirming their commitment to the new party.

 

“Enugu State Cabinet Members join the APC with full chest along with Governor PN Mbah,” Nwomeh stated.

 

The officials, including commissioners and top aides, could be heard in the video declaring, “We are now in APC; tomorrow is here; it is APC all the way; it is Jagaban all the way; from top to bottom.”

 

The collective defection marks a significant political shift in Enugu State, which has been a PDP stronghold since 1999.

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