Ondo Acting Governor, Aiyedatiwa, says Akeredolu enjoys support of all cabinet members

Ondo State Acting Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has again asked the people of the state to shun falsehood over reported disharmony among members of the state cabinet.

In a statement on Tuesday, Aiyedatiwa expressed gratitude to the people of the state for their unwavering loyalty and support, while denouncing orchestrated falsehoods and negative narratives aimed at causing disharmony and disaffection within the state.

He expressed concerns over the spread of false information, particularly through print and social media channels, orchestrated by faceless writers and agent provocateurs.

According to him, these actions were deemed as attempts to disrupt the government’s focus on development and tarnish the reputations of individuals in government circles.

“The attention of the state government has been drawn to some orchestrated falsehoods, insinuations and negative write-ups, particularly in the print and social media with a view to causing disharmony and disaffection within the polity.

“These tactics of faceless writers and agent provocateurs, are intended to fan the embers of discord, tarnish the hard earned reputations of individuals in government circles and distract government attention in order to take political advantage in any manner to please their own selfish political whims and caprices.

“I like to urge the general public, to as usual, ignore these unfortunate lies and subterfuge as the antics of desperate political gladiators across political divides. We assure you that we will not allow this to derail the focus and developmental policies of our administration which Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, SAN, CON, has consistently pursued in the last six and a half years. 

“Although, some of the commentators expressed genuine concerns as stakeholders based on the provisions of the Constitution. Such constructive expressions are noted by the government. This is not to say that we have been hitherto oblivious of the dictates of the law,” Aiyedatiwa said.

He also provided an update on Governor Akeredolu’s health, stating that he was in high spirits and expected to return to office soon upon medical certification. He added that he has been in constant touch with the governor ever since.

The Acting Governor reassured the public that governance would continue without interruption, emphasizing the government’s dedication to ongoing construction projects, adherence to the rule of law, and the security and welfare of the citizens as its primary mandate.

He added: “You are well aware of the message of Mr Governor to the people of Ondo State in which he thanked the people of Ondo State and other critical stakeholders for their support and loyalty to the state government. Mr Governor appreciates your prayers and good wishes for himself and the State, across board. He is in high spirit, recuperating and being expected back in office to continue with his laudable service to the State, as soon as he is certified medically fit by his Doctors. 

“I have been in touch with him, the latest being on Sunday, 9th July, 2023, when he expressed appreciation to me and other State Executive Council Members for holding the fort while he is away.”

Addressing the recent removal of fuel subsidy by the Federal Government, the acting governor acknowledged the hardship faced by the people of Ondo State. He said the state government is collaborating with the Federal Government, through the National Economic Council, to implement enduring palliative measures aimed at alleviating the effects of the policy within available resources.

The statement emphasized the government’s commitment to working with organized labor and other critical segments of society for the welfare of public workers and the entire citizenry.