Ondo acting governor speaks on Akeredolu’s health, issues in government

Tamarauemi Ebimini

The Ondo State Acting Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has broken the silence on the issues in the state government over the ill health of the governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.

Mr Aiyedatiwa assumed office as acting governor on Tuesday after the House of Assembly confirmed receipt of a notice from the governor asking his deputy to assume the role.

Mr Akeredolu, according to state officials, is proceeding on leave to rest and take care of his health abroad.

But Mr Aiyedatiwa, in a statement on Wednesday, said rumours of conflicts within the state executive council were unfounded.

He said he had noted the concerns of residents about governance in the state, as well as the rumours and insinuations making the rounds.

Mr Aiyedatiwa further noted that people, whenever the need arises, find time to rest and take care of their health when medically challenged.

He assured that the State Executive Council and the Parliament would continue to enjoy a mutually beneficial relationship in the duties to move the State forward.

Mr Aiyedatiwa was in the spotlight as reports of squabbles over who ran the state government in Mr Akeredolu’s absence raged.

Stories about his alleged wife battery coincided with calls by opposition parties to transmit power to him as acting governor in view of the Governor’s health situation.

He had denied the allegations, and calm seems to have returned to the governor’s office.