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The Chairman of the Ekiti State Local Government Service Commission, Mr. Samuel Abejide, has cautioned local government staff against being used to pursue interests that could portray the councils as opposition to the state government. Abejide gave the warning during a tour of Ido/Osi , Ilejemeje, Moba, Isokan and Ero council areas. He said such actions often result to the local government being seen as troublesome and difficult to work with, and that it could jeopardize the good relationship and cooperation the councils currently enjoy with the state government. “This has always been the pattern,” Can you like the person…

Local Government workers in Ekiti State have pledged to deliver two hundred thousand votes for the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate come 20th of next month Election. They made the promise during the visit of the Chairman and Management staff of the Local government Service Commission to Emure, Ise, Ikere and Ikere west council areas of the state. The local government workers who spoke through their President, Mr Olatunde explained that the candidate of the APC who is governor Oyebanji had prioritized the welfare of workers in the council. “Since Governor Oyebanji came on board every sector at the Local…

The chairman, Ekiti Local Government Service Commission, Mr Samuel Abejide has called on eligible voters in Efon, Okemesi Ido ile, Ekameta and Ekiti West Local government areas to come out enmasse come 20th next month and reelect Governor Biodun Oyebanji. Mr Abejide who led other management staff of the commission on a campaign tour to the council areas said the governor had performed beyond expectations hence the need for his reelection. Mr Abejide who took time to intimate the gathering on the various developmental works of the governor, particularly as it concern local government administration said he deserved to be…

Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in 2023, has confirmed that he is leaving the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a statement on Sunday afternoon, Obi said he is quitting the party because of “endless court cases, internal battles, suspicion, and division”. “Let me state clearly: my decision to leave the ADC is not because our highly respected Chairman, Senator David Mark, treated me badly, nor because my leader and elder brother, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, or any other respected leaders did anything personally wrong to me. I will continue to respect them,” he wrote on his X page.…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has released its timetable for the conduct of its 2026 primary elections, setting May 25, 2026, for its presidential primary and pegging its nomination form at N100 million. In a statement issued by Bolaji Abullahi, spokesman of the party, the ADC said the timetable outlines guidelines and requirements for the nomination of candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections, stressing its commitment to internal democracy, orderliness, and strict compliance with the Electoral Act. According to the schedule, the process is already underway, with the collection of application forms running from April 1 to May 4,…

An All Progressives Congress Aspirant for the House of Representatives in Ekiti South Federal constituency one , Aree, Igbekele Ayodele has withdrawn his aspiration to contest the seat. Addressing the APC leaders in the constituency at Ikere Ekiti, the aspirant who is popularly called AIG said the decision was an aftermath of his wide consultation with his followers and a deep respect for the constituted authority within the party. He said “following extensive consultations with leaders within and outside the political space and most importantly after the wise counsel and the fatherly advice of our kabiyesi, the ogoga of ikere…

The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal filed by the Taminu Turaki-led National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Delivering the majority judgment on Thursday, Justice Stephen held that the national convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15 and 16, last year, was in defiance of an existing judgment of the Federal High Court, delivered by Justice James Omotosho The apex court berated the Turaki-led group for going on to another court of coordinate jurisdiction to secure an order, instead of going on appeal. It described the move as an abuse of court process. The majority…

The Chairman of the Ekiti State Local Government Service Commission Mr. Samuel Abejide has commended the cordial relationship between the State and Local Government councils officials and called for sustainability. Abejide gave the commendation in Ado Ekiti, at a meeting with the President of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees and Chairmen of the union at various Local Government and LCDA chapters, in Ekiti State. The chairman noted that the Governor has consistently shown confidence in Local Government staff and openly recognized them as a key force in his administration. “The Governor has placed us as the first in…

The Senator representing Ekiti North Senatorial District, Senator Cyril Fasuyi, has condemned in strong terms the tragic attack on innocent worshippers in Eda-Oniyo, Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State, describing it as “a painful blow not only to Eda-Oniyo but to the entire Ekiti North and beyond.” In a message of condolence and solidarity addressed to His Royal Majesty, the Eleda of Eda-Oniyo, Senator Fasuyi expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives, including that of a revered pastor, and the abduction of members of the community during the attack. “On behalf of myself and the good people I…

The Permanent Secretary of the Ekiti State Local Government Service Commission, Mr. Rotimi Akomolede, has charged directors across local governments to uphold strict professionalism and enforce punctuality as a core component of the Civil Service Code of Conduct. He gave the charge while addressing directors from Procurement, Finance, Environmental, internal Audit, WASH, and Information and civic orientation at the the LGSC hall in Ado. Akomolede stressed that punctuality was non-negotiable for effective service delivery in the councils. He commended the Finance department noting that strategic financial planning had significantly contributed to the Commission’s success. The PS applauded the Environmental department…