Ondo governor’s aide denies convoy involvement in teen’s death

By Boye Oyeyemi –

The Special Adviser to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Communications and Strategy, Allen Sowore, has denied claims that the governor’s convoy was responsible for the death of a teenager in Oka-Akoko, Akoko South-West Local Government Area of Ondo State.

Sowore said the allegation, which he attributed to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was misleading, although he confirmed that the incident occurred on the same day the governor visited the community for a thank-you tour.

He explained that the teenager, identified as Good Emiju, was reportedly hit by a police van attached to the Officer-in-Charge of the Scorpion Unit, and not by any vehicle in the governor’s convoy.

According to him, the police van was not part of the governor’s official movement and was on a separate assignment at the time of the incident.

The governor’s aide also criticised the PDP for accusing the state government of remaining silent over the matter, warning against statements that could escalate tension in the community.

He added, “The police officers involved promptly conveyed the victim to the hospital, and officials of the Nigeria Police Force are currently engaging with the family following the victim’s demise.”

“Once again, the Ondo State PDP is strongly advised to verify its facts before issuing incorrect, mischievous, and sensational press statements capable of causing unnecessary tension and apprehension in the state.”