The acting Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Thursday, in a statewide broadcast, decried the intrigues and leadership crisis that followed the ill health of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, saying the crisis of the last few months could have been avoided for the benefit of the state.
Aiyedatiwa, while admitting that the political crisis that had engulfed the state in recent times has challenged the love for the state and democracy, urged everyone to forget the past, come together, and join hands with him.
He said, “Yesterday is already behind us. This is the time to carry aloft, with love and affection for one another, the laudable vision and mission of the governor for the state. I appeal to every member of the government
of Ondo State for your genuine support, cooperation, and dedication.
”We need a renewed unity to berth the significant and accelerated development clearly envisioned and vigorously pursued by Mr. Governor.
“My good people of Ondo state, what happened in the past was a temporary delay in our democratic journey. As a government, we have recovered.”
According to him, the political crisis delayed the state’s progress and affected the people, hence the need for all stakeholders to come together to work for the people.
“Also of paramount importance is the expectation of our people that we continue to deliver on the mandate given to Mr Governor and my humble self. We must return quickly to the path of accelerated progress that has eluded the state in the last few months. We must excuse unnecessary distractions.”
“We can no longer be separated in interest or divided in purpose. We must stand together until the end. We must come back stronger and more determined to advance the welfare and security of our people, being the primary objective of government as encapsulated in the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as amended,” he charged
The Informant247 had earlier reported how the letter written by ailing Ondo State Governor Olurotimi Akeredolu regarding his decision to embark on a medical vacation on Wednesday was received by the state house of assembly.
The Informant247 gathered that the ailing governor is expected to travel to Germany for a medical vacation today.
In a statement issued by the Assembly and signed by the speaker, Mr Olamide Oladiji, said the governor’s letter indicated that the deputy governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, would become the governor in an acting capacity.
The letter read, “Following Doctor’s advice on the need for medical follow-up after recuperating, Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, has forwarded the letter on medical leave to the State House of Assembly.
“Receiving the letter on behalf of other lawmakers, the Speaker, Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt.Hon.Olamide Oladiji said the Governor’s action is in line with Section 190 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).
“According to the letter, his deputy, Hon.Lucky Aiyedatiwa, would now assume the responsibilities of the Governor in an acting capacity until there is a written declaration to the contrary.
“The leave is expected to commence on Wednesday, 13th December,2023.
“Oladiji, who expressed appreciation to God for the speedy recovery of the governor, expressed optimism that he would soon resume his duty.”
