Ondo APC Chieftains Insist On Aiyedatiwa As Acting Governor

Some chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State have insisted that the Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa should be empowered as Acting Governor in line with constitutional provisions.

Tinubu had on Friday asked that status quo be maintained and Aiyedatiwa resumes office as Deputy Governor.

But at a meeting in Akure, the Ondo APC Progressives stakeholders, said the prolonged absence of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has crippled the economy of the State.

In a statement signed by its Chairman Hon. Afe Olowookere and Secretary Hon. Raman Rotimi, the group called on the House of Assembly to empower Aiyedatiwa to function as the Acting Governor.

According to the statement, party supremacy must be entrenched to facilitate inclusion and mutual respect.

It said: “All inclusive developmental agenda for socio-economic, industrial and cultural rebirth that will put the State in its rightful place should be designed by all parties and stakeholders to provide quality, sustainable economic and industrial development for the people

“That, APC party members should be allowed to participate and determine those to be appointed or elected into political and party offices

“Elders and Leaders of the party must be recognized and given their pride of place in the party, rather than being neglected and ostracised by the party.

“The system of writing names of party executives and candidates without due process will be objected and resisted with all political and legal means possible.”