A meeting between Labour leaders and the Ondo State government ended with raised voices on Friday.
While the meeting was ongoing, Rotimi Akeredolu, Governor of Ondo State, "walked out angrily".
SaharaReporters learnt that the meeting was called to deliberate on the true position of the last tranche of the Paris Club Refund.
Civil servants and pensioners in the state had protested for several hours at the entrance of the governor’s office on Tuesday, following an alleged plot by the Akeredolu-led government to divert the Paris Club Refund accurable to the state.
Sources who attended the meeting told our correspondent that trouble started when Akeredolu, who arrived late to the meeting, expressed his disappointment with the labour leaders concerning the Tuesday protest.
"Mr. Governor kept us waiting at the venue of the meeting, which is the Cocoa Conference Hall of the Governor's office for close to five hours. And instead of him to tender an apology, he began to frown and express his disappointment with the protest we organised on Tuesday.
"He was telling us that he really felt embarrassed by the protests as we the workers shut down the entry to his office. Before we knew what was happening, he stylishy walked out on us. Many of our leaders raised their voices in solidarity as he walked out."
Comrade Soladoye Ekundayo, the Trade Union Congress (TUC) told sources close to SaharaReporters that the union would meet to deliberate on the next line of action.
"Although, as I'm speaking with you, our labour leaders are still meeting and we are eager to know their next line of action. But the best thing is to call for an industrial action. Let all the workers sit at home and show their anger with this tyrannical government which doesn't care about out welfare," the source said.
Meanwhile, after the protest on Tuesday, Tunde Akinsanmi, the state Deputy Accountant confirmed that the state government received the alert of N20.9 billion as its own share of the last tranche of the Paris Club Refund.
Akinsanmi later added that the fund was withdrawn by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from the state treasury account because the Federal government want to verify Ondo State Statement of Account.
He noted that only Lagos and Osun states had received their own share of refund of all the states in the South West.
Saturday, October 20, 2018
Akeredolu 'Walks Out On' Labour Leaders During Meeting In Ondo
A meeting between Labour leaders and the Ondo State government ended with raised voices on Friday.
While the meeting was ongoing, Rotimi Akeredolu, Governor of Ondo State, "walked out angrily".
SaharaReporters learnt that the meeting was called to deliberate on the true position of the last tranche of the Paris Club Refund.
Civil servants and pensioners in the state had protested for several hours at the entrance of the governor’s office on Tuesday, following an alleged plot by the Akeredolu-led government to divert the Paris Club Refund accurable to the state.
Sources who attended the meeting told our correspondent that trouble started when Akeredolu, who arrived late to the meeting, expressed his disappointment with the labour leaders concerning the Tuesday protest.
"Mr. Governor kept us waiting at the venue of the meeting, which is the Cocoa Conference Hall of the Governor's office for close to five hours. And instead of him to tender an apology, he began to frown and express his disappointment with the protest we organised on Tuesday.
"He was telling us that he really felt embarrassed by the protests as we the workers shut down the entry to his office. Before we knew what was happening, he stylishy walked out on us. Many of our leaders raised their voices in solidarity as he walked out."
Comrade Soladoye Ekundayo, the Trade Union Congress (TUC) told sources close to SaharaReporters that the union would meet to deliberate on the next line of action.
"Although, as I'm speaking with you, our labour leaders are still meeting and we are eager to know their next line of action. But the best thing is to call for an industrial action. Let all the workers sit at home and show their anger with this tyrannical government which doesn't care about out welfare," the source said.
Meanwhile, after the protest on Tuesday, Tunde Akinsanmi, the state Deputy Accountant confirmed that the state government received the alert of N20.9 billion as its own share of the last tranche of the Paris Club Refund.
Akinsanmi later added that the fund was withdrawn by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from the state treasury account because the Federal government want to verify Ondo State Statement of Account.
He noted that only Lagos and Osun states had received their own share of refund of all the states in the South West.
While the meeting was ongoing, Rotimi Akeredolu, Governor of Ondo State, "walked out angrily".
SaharaReporters learnt that the meeting was called to deliberate on the true position of the last tranche of the Paris Club Refund.
Civil servants and pensioners in the state had protested for several hours at the entrance of the governor’s office on Tuesday, following an alleged plot by the Akeredolu-led government to divert the Paris Club Refund accurable to the state.
Sources who attended the meeting told our correspondent that trouble started when Akeredolu, who arrived late to the meeting, expressed his disappointment with the labour leaders concerning the Tuesday protest.
"Mr. Governor kept us waiting at the venue of the meeting, which is the Cocoa Conference Hall of the Governor's office for close to five hours. And instead of him to tender an apology, he began to frown and express his disappointment with the protest we organised on Tuesday.
"He was telling us that he really felt embarrassed by the protests as we the workers shut down the entry to his office. Before we knew what was happening, he stylishy walked out on us. Many of our leaders raised their voices in solidarity as he walked out."
Comrade Soladoye Ekundayo, the Trade Union Congress (TUC) told sources close to SaharaReporters that the union would meet to deliberate on the next line of action.
"Although, as I'm speaking with you, our labour leaders are still meeting and we are eager to know their next line of action. But the best thing is to call for an industrial action. Let all the workers sit at home and show their anger with this tyrannical government which doesn't care about out welfare," the source said.
Meanwhile, after the protest on Tuesday, Tunde Akinsanmi, the state Deputy Accountant confirmed that the state government received the alert of N20.9 billion as its own share of the last tranche of the Paris Club Refund.
Akinsanmi later added that the fund was withdrawn by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from the state treasury account because the Federal government want to verify Ondo State Statement of Account.
He noted that only Lagos and Osun states had received their own share of refund of all the states in the South West.
Man Loses Teeth As APC, PDP Youths Clash In Makurdi
Sdff Several supporters of the All Progressives Congress ( APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were yesterday left injured in the aftermath of a clash between both sides at Gyado Villa,Makurdi,the Benue state capital .
There was an exchange of words which resulted in a fight with one of the APC boys losing two teeth.
But for the timely intervention of personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) , the incident would have probably claimed lives.
APC Youth leader in the state, Tersoo Baki ,accused PDP supporters of provoking the fight by mounting a bill board of Governor Samuel Ortom on the same spot APC youths had erected one for their party.
Tersoo Baki urged youths in the area to eschew violence and bitterness in politics.
There was an exchange of words which resulted in a fight with one of the APC boys losing two teeth.
But for the timely intervention of personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) , the incident would have probably claimed lives.
APC Youth leader in the state, Tersoo Baki ,accused PDP supporters of provoking the fight by mounting a bill board of Governor Samuel Ortom on the same spot APC youths had erected one for their party.
Tersoo Baki urged youths in the area to eschew violence and bitterness in politics.
2019: We’ll Unseat El-Rufai, Say Southern Kaduna Youths
Youths from Southern Kaduna on Friday said they would do everything constitutionally possible to unseat the state governor, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, in the 2019 governorship election in the state.
To this end, the youths, under the aegis of the Southern Kaduna Youth For Progress and Development, vowed to deliver bloc votes for the candidature of Alhaji Isa Ashiru of the Peoples Democratic Party and his running mate, Sunday Katung.
Addressing a press conference at the Nigeria Union of Journalists’ Secretariat in Kaduna, the state capital, the Chairman of the group, Mr. Danjuma Sarki, said the group would deliver bloc votes in 11 local government areas in the state, which include eight from the Southern Kaduna Senatorial Zone; two from Kaduna Central; and one from Kaduna North.
“Coming at a time when our dear state is in dire need of unity, stability and purposeful leadership, an Ashiru/Katung ticket ushers in a new dawn and brings hope to the electorate,” he said.
To this end, the youths, under the aegis of the Southern Kaduna Youth For Progress and Development, vowed to deliver bloc votes for the candidature of Alhaji Isa Ashiru of the Peoples Democratic Party and his running mate, Sunday Katung.
Addressing a press conference at the Nigeria Union of Journalists’ Secretariat in Kaduna, the state capital, the Chairman of the group, Mr. Danjuma Sarki, said the group would deliver bloc votes in 11 local government areas in the state, which include eight from the Southern Kaduna Senatorial Zone; two from Kaduna Central; and one from Kaduna North.
“Coming at a time when our dear state is in dire need of unity, stability and purposeful leadership, an Ashiru/Katung ticket ushers in a new dawn and brings hope to the electorate,” he said.
Barkley’s Last Minute Goal Denies Man United Win In Thrilling Encounter
Chelsea continue their impressive season opener as Ross Barkley scored a 96th minute goal to share the points in a thrilling match that ended 2-2 between the Blues and Manchester United.
Antonio Rudiger gave Chelsea the lead but United went ahead with two goals from Anthony Martial.
Barkley, however, got a goal when gifted the ball within the box to give the team a point in a keenly contested game.
Rudiger headed home Willian’s corner in the 21st minute to open the scoreline.
Martial levelled the match scoring from close range.
A cross from Juan Mata, which Chelsea’s defender failed to clear fell to Martial who controlled before smashing the ball home.
Martial got his second goal from a quick counter to put United ahead.
Mata and Marcus Rashford combined to open the defence.
Rashford spotted lonely Martial in the box and passed to him. The youngster calmly controlled the ball forward before hitting a curling shot beyond the reach of Kepa and into the back of the net.
Resilient Chelsea were rewarded in the 96th minute.
Pedro’s cross was headed towards goal by David Luiz but hit the woodwork.
De Gea pushed Rudiger’s rebound header to the path of Barkley who slotted the ball into the bottom corner.
Antonio Rudiger gave Chelsea the lead but United went ahead with two goals from Anthony Martial.
Barkley, however, got a goal when gifted the ball within the box to give the team a point in a keenly contested game.
Rudiger headed home Willian’s corner in the 21st minute to open the scoreline.
Martial levelled the match scoring from close range.
A cross from Juan Mata, which Chelsea’s defender failed to clear fell to Martial who controlled before smashing the ball home.
Martial got his second goal from a quick counter to put United ahead.
Mata and Marcus Rashford combined to open the defence.
Rashford spotted lonely Martial in the box and passed to him. The youngster calmly controlled the ball forward before hitting a curling shot beyond the reach of Kepa and into the back of the net.
Resilient Chelsea were rewarded in the 96th minute.
Pedro’s cross was headed towards goal by David Luiz but hit the woodwork.
De Gea pushed Rudiger’s rebound header to the path of Barkley who slotted the ball into the bottom corner.
Barkley’s Last Minute Goal Denies Man United Win In Thrilling Encounter
Chelsea continue their impressive season opener as Ross Barkley scored a 96th minute goal to share the points in a thrilling match that ended 2-2 between the Blues and Manchester United.
Antonio Rudiger gave Chelsea the lead but United went ahead with two goals from Anthony Martial.
Barkley, however, got a goal when gifted the ball within the box to give the team a point in a keenly contested game.
Rudiger headed home Willian’s corner in the 21st minute to open the scoreline.
Martial levelled the match scoring from close range.
A cross from Juan Mata, which Chelsea’s defender failed to clear fell to Martial who controlled before smashing the ball home.
Martial got his second goal from a quick counter to put United ahead.
Mata and Marcus Rashford combined to open the defence.
Rashford spotted lonely Martial in the box and passed to him. The youngster calmly controlled the ball forward before hitting a curling shot beyond the reach of Kepa and into the back of the net.
Resilient Chelsea were rewarded in the 96th minute.
Pedro’s cross was headed towards goal by David Luiz but hit the woodwork.
De Gea pushed Rudiger’s rebound header to the path of Barkley who slotted the ball into the bottom corner.
Antonio Rudiger gave Chelsea the lead but United went ahead with two goals from Anthony Martial.
Barkley, however, got a goal when gifted the ball within the box to give the team a point in a keenly contested game.
Rudiger headed home Willian’s corner in the 21st minute to open the scoreline.
Martial levelled the match scoring from close range.
A cross from Juan Mata, which Chelsea’s defender failed to clear fell to Martial who controlled before smashing the ball home.
Martial got his second goal from a quick counter to put United ahead.
Mata and Marcus Rashford combined to open the defence.
Rashford spotted lonely Martial in the box and passed to him. The youngster calmly controlled the ball forward before hitting a curling shot beyond the reach of Kepa and into the back of the net.
Resilient Chelsea were rewarded in the 96th minute.
Pedro’s cross was headed towards goal by David Luiz but hit the woodwork.
De Gea pushed Rudiger’s rebound header to the path of Barkley who slotted the ball into the bottom corner.
Barkley’s Last Minute Goal Denies Man United Win In Thrilling Encounter
Chelsea continue their impressive season opener as Ross Barkley scored a 96th minute goal to share the points in a thrilling match that ended 2-2 between the Blues and Manchester United.
Antonio Rudiger gave Chelsea the lead but United went ahead with two goals from Anthony Martial.
Barkley, however, got a goal when gifted the ball within the box to give the team a point in a keenly contested game.
Rudiger headed home Willian’s corner in the 21st minute to open the scoreline.
Martial levelled the match scoring from close range.
A cross from Juan Mata, which Chelsea’s defender failed to clear fell to Martial who controlled before smashing the ball home.
Martial got his second goal from a quick counter to put United ahead.
Mata and Marcus Rashford combined to open the defence.
Rashford spotted lonely Martial in the box and passed to him. The youngster calmly controlled the ball forward before hitting a curling shot beyond the reach of Kepa and into the back of the net.
Resilient Chelsea were rewarded in the 96th minute.
Pedro’s cross was headed towards goal by David Luiz but hit the woodwork.
De Gea pushed Rudiger’s rebound header to the path of Barkley who slotted the ball into the bottom corner.
Antonio Rudiger gave Chelsea the lead but United went ahead with two goals from Anthony Martial.
Barkley, however, got a goal when gifted the ball within the box to give the team a point in a keenly contested game.
Rudiger headed home Willian’s corner in the 21st minute to open the scoreline.
Martial levelled the match scoring from close range.
A cross from Juan Mata, which Chelsea’s defender failed to clear fell to Martial who controlled before smashing the ball home.
Martial got his second goal from a quick counter to put United ahead.
Mata and Marcus Rashford combined to open the defence.
Rashford spotted lonely Martial in the box and passed to him. The youngster calmly controlled the ball forward before hitting a curling shot beyond the reach of Kepa and into the back of the net.
Resilient Chelsea were rewarded in the 96th minute.
Pedro’s cross was headed towards goal by David Luiz but hit the woodwork.
De Gea pushed Rudiger’s rebound header to the path of Barkley who slotted the ball into the bottom corner.
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