Disquiet in Ondo As Deputy Gov Reportedly Deepens Move Against Akeredolu, Details Emerge
- The deputy governor of Ondo state, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has reportedly carried out some steps against his principal, Rotimi Akeredolu, who is on medical leave
- According to reports, Aiyedatiwa's recent actions and decisions are said to be displacing the authority of the governor's office
- The ondo number two man was allegedly making moves to get total access to the state's treasury and also making inquiries about Akeredolu's earnings and expenditures
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The frosty relationship between Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state and his deputy, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has taken a new twist.
On Wednesday, June 21, Aiyedatiwa allegedly made plans to displace the governor.
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Akeredolu transferred power to Aiyedatiwa
Akeredolu transmitted power to the deputy governor after embarking on medical treatment and is expected back in the country on July 6.
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But fresh facts have emerged that since the announcement of the power transfer, Aiyedatiwa has reportedly been “undermining the authority of the governor’s office through his actions and decisions,” Vanguard reported.
The senior special assistant to the governor on special duties and strategies, Dr Doyin Odebowale, recently raised the alarm that some politicians are using the absence of Akeredolu, who is currently on medical vacation, to capture the state’s treasury, The Nation reported.
Aiyedatiwa demands access to the Ondo state treasury
A reliable government source, who pleaded anonymity, disclosed that the deputy governor demanded unrestricted access to the state treasury.
The source further disclosed that asides from his regular monthly allocation, Aiyedatiwa has insisted on receiving the governor’s allowance and other benefits associated with the office.
Officers quizzed over details of Akeredolu’s earnings, spending
It was further gathered that the deputy governor has been interrogating government officials about the governor’s earnings and expenditures.
The source, however, said certain procedures are required before funds can be released to any official in the state.
“We are not concerned about the political turmoil within the government. Our priority is ensuring due process. The governor’s office does not directly instruct us to release funds.
“There are established procedures for financial disbursements in the government, and all approvals must go through the Ministry of Finance.
“He has been confrontational and demanding. We see this as executive recklessness. While we understand tensions may be high, we would prefer not to be involved in any reckless activities,” the source stated.
Refusing the schedule of activities
Another reliable source, who pleaded anonymity, said the deputy governor has been refusing the schedule of activities as being prepared by the governor’s office.
Adding that his actions in recent days clearly showed he has made up his mind to fight Akeredolu.
The source added:
“The deputy governor has gone haywire. It is like he has made up his mind to fight his boss openly. There is no other way to fight your boss than refusing the schedules from his office.
“The deputy governor is more concerned about working outside the state so as to get access to allowances and other emoluments.”
Gov Akeredolu departs for medical leave, hands over to deputy
Ondo State House of Assembly received the letter of medical leave from the governor of Ondo state, Akeredolu.
Governor Akeredolu's departure for medical leave abroad was announced by the speaker of the State Parliament, Olamide Oladiji.
Oladiji disclosed that the governor has embarked on a 21-day leave for medical treatment abroad from June 7, 2023, to July 6, 2023.
Deputy governor allegedly wants Akeredolu to transfer power to him
Meanwhile, there were reports that Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, the deputy governor of Ondo state, is putting undue pressure on ailing Governor Rotimi Akeredolu.
Aiyedatiwa is allegedly trying to force Governor Akeredolu, who is ill, to transfer power to him immediately and resign.
The Ondo deputy governor was also accused of circulating stories about the governor’s death.
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