In a decisive move to address the prolonged political dispute in Ondo State, President Bola Tinubu has intervened, instructing that the existing leadership structure remains unchanged.
During a weekend meeting, President Tinubu’s directive ensures that Governor Rotimi Akeredolu continues in his role, and Deputy Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa retains his office, despite previous opposition from Akeredolu’s supporters.
However, Deputy Governor Aiyedatiwa’s retention is contingent upon his commitment to maintaining peace in the state. To formalize this commitment, he is expected to sign a pledge of good behavior. Additionally, the President has appointed three individuals to oversee his actions and report back.
This resolution comes after a lengthy, private meeting held by President Tinubu with the involved parties at Aso Rock Villa, lasting over six hours.
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.
“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.”
