Amid raging controversies in Ondo State, in the aftermath of the health condition of the state governor, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, the Forum of Local Government Secretaries of Ondo State has called for caution, urging interested parties not to cause disaffection between the governor and his deputy, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
The Forum gave the admonition on Monday in a statement issued by its chairman, Dr. Gbenga Fasua, who is the secretary of Akure South local council.
Fasua observed that political schemers had lately begun various forms of dirty games, trying to take advantage of the health challenge of the governor.
“Like every other human being, the governor recently took ill; what we should be doing is to be full of prayers for him to recover quickly and fully.
“Not done, detractors went further, when their plan failed from causing rift between the governor and his deputy, they jumped straight to another plan, that Mr deputy governor beat up his wife, which is unfounded.
“We least expected interlopers to come around, insinuating that the governor’s health condition is hopeless or that his deputy assaulted his wife,” the Forum’s boss explained.
He noted that rather than death wish, those who have bombarded the Internet with fake and unfounded stories should join well-wishers in praying for Akeredolu’s quick recovery.
Fasua particularly remarked that “the governor’s deputy has exhibited a high level of maturity in the midst of those who have chosen to be mischievous, as he goes about his normal duties, joining other well-maning people of Ondo State in praying for Akeredolu’s early recovery.”
Meanwhile, the LG Secretaries’ Forum has also given kudos to the Akeredolu administration for working tirelessly towards federal government’s approval of Igbokoca sea port, which will go a long way in boosting the state’s economy and reducing unemployment.
He noted that the move showed that Akeredolu is passionate about the growth of the state, and he as such called on all stakeholders to cooperate with the governor.
The Forum equally acknowledged the positive roles played by the immediate past minister of state from Ondo State, Hon. Ademola Adegoroye, for requisite networking, to make the Igbokoda sea port dream come true.