Coalition laments Akeredolu’s absence, impeachment crisis in Ondo
06 November 2023 |
3:22 am
Pro-CITIZENS Coalition, at the weekend, lamented the turn of events in Ondo State, particularly regarding the continued absence of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu from the state and the continued absence of the state at key national engagements.
Pro-CITIZENS Coalition, at the weekend, lamented the turn of events in Ondo State, particularly regarding the continued absence of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu from the state and the continued absence of the state at key national engagements.
While raising the alarm over the development, the group, in a statement, signed by its Chairman, Olalekan Adubiaro, stated that with Akeredolu not available in the state, his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, who is currently embroiled in an impeachment battle, has not been representing his boss at events, specifically at the National Security Council and National Economic Council, among others.
According to Adubiaro, some persons within Akeredolu’s cabinet have been taking advantage of the health situation and non-availability of the governor, thereby deliberately shutting Aiyedatiwa out of the governance of the state.
The group called on relevant authorities to address the issue promptly, as it poses a significant threat to good governance and the overall well-being of the state.
The group said: “There are increasing concerns and worries among the good people of Ondo State about the continuous absence of their governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and the conspicuous absence of the state or its representative at strategic engagements of the Tinubu administration with other state governments in the country.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presided over a meeting of the Nigeria Police Council on Tuesday, attended by governors or their representatives. Notably, Ondo State was absent.
“The Governor of the State, Mr Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has been unwell and has not been able to attend official meetings. He is yet to return to Ondo State since his arrival in the country from overseas on September 7, 2023.
Adubiaro lamented that the 18 local government areas of the state also lacked political leadership due to the absence of management committees since the previous council chairmen and councillors were dissolved after their tenure ended in August.
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