Despite Ailment, Gov Akeredolu Still Attends To State Matters – ODSG

By Ayodele Oni

Ondo state government has insisted that the health condition of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu does not prevent him from carrying out his official duties, hence no need for an acting governor.

Apparently referring to earlier call by the opposition Social Democratic Party, (SDP) that the state deserves a governor in acting capacity in the absence of Akeredolu, government described such call as malicious.

The SDP had specifically hammered on the non representation of the state during the meeting President Bola Tinubu held with governors in Abuja early on the week.

The state commissioner for information, Mrs Bamidele Ademola-Olateju in a statement on Thursday states that “The attention of Ondo State Government has been drawn to a skewed report in an online newspaper, on the purported split in the Cabinet of the Ondo State Government.

“This malicious report toes the same insidious path of perfidy already trodden by certain purveyors of speculatory hagiography designed to mislead unsuspecting members of the public.

“Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON, is not incapacitated. The finality with which the report concluded on his state of health is most unfortunate.

“Another online medium had peddled the wicked lie on the demise of the Governor in Germany, when he was resting in Ibadan.

“The Cabinet cannot be “disunited” when directives emanate from the office of the Governor.

“There is no ambiguity in that respect. Members of the public are enjoined to disregard the wicked rumour of incapacitation.

“We reiterate that the Governor has been discharging the functions of his office effectively. Governance requires collectivity.

“The fixation on the governor is mischievous. There is no crisis in the State. Political jobbers should steer clear.”