Akeredolu meets South West governors amid incapacitation rumours

Tamarauemi Ebimini

Chairman of the South West Governors’ Forum and Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, on Tuesday played host to his colleagues within the region.

The meeting is coming amid the rumoured incapacitation of the governor and his continued absence from the state.

Governors present at the meeting held in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, were Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos, Dapo Abiodun of Ogun, Engr. Seyi Makinde of Oyo, and Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti

In a statement issued by Richard Olatunde, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Akeredolu

expressed his gratitude to the governors for their unwavering solidarity.

According to him, Akeredolu emphasised the importance of continuous collaboration and cooperation among the South-West states to address common challenges and pursue shared goals.

He added that the meeting served as a platform for the governors to discuss pertinent regional issues and forge stronger ties among their respective states.

The statement reads: “Chairman of the Southwest Governors’ Forum and Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, CON, on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, met with governors from the region to discuss issues of interest.

“The governors present at the meeting were Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos, Prince Dapo Abiodun of Ogun, Engr. Seyi Makinde of Oyo, and Mr. Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti.

“Governor Akeredolu, who appreciated the governors for their solidarity, harped on continuous collaboration among the Southwest States.

“Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, said the Forum is praying for Governor Akeredolu, adding that he has the support of all the governors in the region.

“The governors discussed national and other issues affecting the region and the people.”