Ondo APC, House Of Assembly Berate Reps Over Gov Aiyedatiwa, Advise Them To Face Business Of Law-making

By Ayodele Oni

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo state has disowned those members of the House of Representatives that signed a letter to President Bola Tinubu accusing Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of sundry allegations.

The APC in the state described their action as embarrassing yo the party as all allegations against the governor were unfounded.

APC, in a statement on Saturday by the publicity secretary, Alex Kalejaye stated that “The recent allegation of neglect of Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) by some members of House of Representatives from Ondo State is unfounded and embarrassing to the chapter.

“Members of the State Working Committee of the party, a few days ago, paid an unscheduled visit to the Governor, who put aside other engagements and accorded due respect to the SWC.

“The Governor, who is also the leader of the chapter, had extensive discussions on how to further build the party and promote unity within the fold, with a view to securing victory for APC in Ondo State, come November.

“The Governor never talked about personal ambition, but rather expressed desire to ensure befitting burial for the departed leader, Arakurin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN, CON.

“It is gratifying to note that all the concerns raised by the party, through the State Chairman, Engr. Adetimehin, were duly considered by the Governor, who assured that he would address them betimes.

“The party appreciates the two gentlemen, Honourables Abiola Makinde and Donald Ojogo, for taking time to discredit the spurious allegations put forward by their colleagues.

“For the records, there is no rancor nor bad blood between the Governor and the party structures in the state. The development of the chapter is the crux of all decisions and activities in the State.

“We expect party leaders, including the federal lawmakers, to key into the focus and support laudable ideas that befit nobility. For now, Ondo State does not deserve discordant tunes, that betray malice and self-servicing.”

Also reacting to the action by the Reps Members, the Ondo State All Progressive Congress (APC) Caucus in the State House of Assembly under the leadership of the Speaker of the House, Rt.Hon.Olamide Oladiji called on politicians in the state to maintain decorum, uphold the existing peace in the State and work for the overall progress of the party at all levels.

The call was made in an official statement made available to journalists by the Secretary of the Caucus, Gbegudu Ololade, today in Akure.

Reacting to the purported letter written to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by some members of the Ondo State APC Caucus in the Federal House of Representatives, the House of Assembly Caucus condemned the act, saying it was unnecessary especially at this time that the State is preparing for the burial of the Former Governor of Ondo State,  Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.

The State lawmakers noted the tireless efforts of President Tinubu and the leadership of APC led by its national Chairman, Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje in encouraging unity and cohesion among political actors of Ondo State.

While calling on the five APC caucus in the House of Representatives to sheath their swords and not heat up the Polity in the overall interest of the party at large, the House of Assembly members advised their senior counterparts to channel their energies in supporting the lofty policies of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and join him in fostering development for Ondo state citizenry.

“We enjoin our brothers in the House of Representatives not to heat up the polity by this unwarranted accusations, name callings and finger pointings.

“We admonish them to rather work together with other members of our party as a big family under the leadership of Governor Aiyedatiwa, in order to achieve a common goal.”