All is still not well between Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, and his deputy, Lucky Ayedatiwa, over the transfer of power following the incapacitation of the governor. VANGUARD reports.Information Guide Nigeria
Source in government, informed vanguard in Akure, the state capital, that Akeredolu was aware of the deputy governor’s scheming and his excessive ambition to grab power.
”The trouble began when governor Akeredolu went on vacation and entrusted the deputy governor with the responsibilities of the governor’s office.
“During his short stay as acting governor, the deputy governor, it is alleged, prioritized his personal interests over that of the state’s and the governor’s.
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” Some members of the Executive Council alleged that the deputy governor was responsible for the circulation of stories about the governor’s health.
“The deputy governor is behind all these circulating stories. What actually happened was that after the Cabinet meeting three weeks ago and the subsequent courtesy visits, the governor decided to take some time to rest.
“The truth is, Aketi is a workaholic. Often, we are the ones who have to insist that he takes a break. After the strenuous work he did three weeks ago, he was resting at the government house in Akure. However, some individuals kept disturbing him at his residence.JAMB Result
“Then, last Sunday, he left Akure for Ibadan in the hope of getting some much-needed rest. The governor has been advised to deliberately spend quality time resting. So, the deputy governor went to Ibadan to visit him and brought along some files.
“However, he didn’t inform the governor or his close aides about his visit. Upon reaching Ibadan, the governor signed the files, which were then returned to him. But the governor didn’t wait to talk to the deputy governor.
“When he returned to Akure, he started telling some of our associates that the governor should transfer power to him. He even attempted to persuade Exco members to support his position.
“He deliberately initiated these rumors about the governor’s health to gain public sympathy and support.
“The deputy governor lied to us. It was only when we started contacting the governor ourselves that we learned the truth.
“Just last Monday, the governor signed the May 2023 salary. The fact that the ministries are functioning should assure you that the governor is in charge and actively involved. At present, he is upset and pissed with these false stories.”NYSC Portal
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