As preparations peak for the inauguration of Ondo state governor-elect, Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN) to assume the mantle of leadership on the 24th of next month, there are divided opinions over what he may have in stock to move the state forward.

The Supreme Court has struck out motions challenging the affirmation of Eyitayo Jegede as the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the governorship election billed to hold in Ondo State tomorrow.

Barely 24 hours to the governorship election in Ondo State, the National Conscience Party (NCP), has declared its support for the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN).

Atoye warned against extending the alleged blackmail to the Supreme Court to deny Eyitayo Jegede of his mandate.

The governorship candidate of the Alliance for Democracy (AD), Mr. Olusola Oke, has dismissed the reports credited to the All Progressives Congress (APC) that it would use federal might to win the election.

The three-member panel was forced to adjourn the proceedings following an appeal filed by the Senator Ali Modu-Sheriff faction of the PDP before the Supreme Court challenging, among others, the jurisdiction of the panel.

Mixed feelings have trailed the ruling of the three-man Court of Appeal Special Panel on the governorship candidature of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the November 26 election in Ondo State. 

The Afenifere Renewal Group (ARG), Ondo State chapter, has endorsed the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in next Saturday’s governorship election, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu.

The PDP and APC principalities first moved to Lokoja, desecrated its political space and by the time the debris was cleared by the Supreme Court on September, 20 this year, democracy had been diminished.

Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha has expressed worry about the chances of the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s candidate, Rotimi Akeredolu winning the election.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has denied destroying the billboards and campaign materials of rival political parties.

Barely two weeks to the governorship election, the former Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Gbenga Elegbeleye, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).