Tinubu Blocks Moves To Remove Akeredolu As Governor As Aiyedatiwa Signs Undertaking

In order to resolve the protracted political issue in Ondo State, President Bola Tinubu has intervened.

He gave the order to stick with the current leadership structure during a meeting over the weekend.

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu will stay in office after President Tinubu makes his choice, and Deputy Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa will also stay in office, even if Akeredolu’s supporters had previously opposed it.

According to the directive, Deputy Governor Aiyedatiwa’s continued employment is dependent on his dedication to upholding the state’s tranquilly.

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In addition to signing a commitment of good behaviour, the President is said to have designated three people to supervise his acts and provide updates.

The decision came about after President Tinubu met in private with all parties concerned at Aso Rock Villa for more over six hours.

The President’s order to maintain the status quo was disclosed by sources who spoke with Vanguard.

One of the sources said, “The President frowned at the move to declare Aiyedatiwa as acting governor and warned that such must never happen in the state.

“President Tinubu directed that the deputy governor should go and resume work as deputy governor and not as acting governor.

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“He also directed that the State Executive Council should remain intact; ditto for the party exco, contrary to threats.

“The President went further to ask Aiyedatiwa to do a letter of undertaking and maintain peace in the state.

“Mr. President also appointed the SSG, Princess Oladunni, Party Chairman, Adetimehin and the Speaker of the House, Oladiji to monitor and report the deputy governor if he deviated from the resolution reached at the meeting.”

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