Stop subverting governance in Ondo or we’ll expose you, Ajulo warns Cabals

Renowned Constitutional lawyer and Rights Activist, Dr Kayode Ajulo, on Monday, warned politicians, political office holders and public servants against unholy scheming or crafty actions to destabilise the peace and tranquillity being enjoyed in the state following their aspirations to succeed Governor Rotimi Akeredolu in 2024.

Ajulo who stated this in Akure, Ondo state capital, during his visit to Afenifere leader, frowned against heating up the polity and needless political opposition rather than supporting Akeredolu’s administration in his absence.

The lawyer saluted the people of the state for their continued support and believe in Akeredolu, urging the people of the state to continue praying for the governor and the Acting Governor, Lucky Ayedatiwa.

He said news about political permutations filtering out of Ondo state on the 2024 governorship race is not pleasant, cautioning political permutations that may arise into an undue altercation within appointees of government and unrest in the State.

“The Acting Governor, Mr Lucky Ayedatiwa also needs the support and prayers of the people of Ondo State, particularly now, against needless political opposition he is contending with for standing in the gap in the absence of the Governor.

“I have been privy to top and confidential information from in and outside of the State and confirmed them in few days I have been in the State. It is embarrassing to hear the excessive opposition the Acting Governor is confronting, especially from those who are supposed to be his guides,” the lawyer said.

Ajulo cautioned that politicians to be conscious of their actions and desist from throwing the state into unwarranted crisis, saying that Akeredolu deserves genuine support for his administration to succeed till its last day.

He said “You cannot be a loyalist of the government and be working against who the Governor appointed by the provision of the constitution to be in the helms of affairs in his absence because the Acting Governor’s success is the Governor’s success and vice verse.

“You cannot love the people of Ondo State and be engaging in political computations liable to disrupt the peace of the State. So, those working against the Acting Governor should understand they are indirectly working against the interests of Arakunrin Akeredolu SAN and the good people of Ondo state

“In case they know, the Governor himself, being an intelligent leader, understands why he trusts his Deputy with power unlike many of them doing the political manipulation. If they could recall, it was the same Governor that began touting his deputy’s ambition when he wanted to be Ondo State representative and MD of the NDDC. This should tell them that Arakunrim knows better than they imagined”

Ajulo demanded unbridged security measures for the Acting Governor, calling on security personnel to keep their watch on him for protection at all times.

“These same people even went as far as setting a narrative to trick the innocent people of Ondo State into believing that there is a problem between the Deputy Governor and the family of Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, while some are planning impeachment.

“Though, we have their names complied already and will be published for the people of Ondo State in due time. It’s that bad that the court is approached to seek an impeachment injunction.

“We are giving them seven days ultimatum to voluntarily resign their appointments or have their names published with proof in the dailies. They must desist from their acts or resign instead of working against the success of the government from within because the peace and development of Ondo State are more paramount than their inordinate ambition.

“If they could be that obsessed to get the AG out at all costs, they can result in using physical attacks. Therefore, the DSS and other government security outfits must give the AG undivided security attention at all times,” Ajulo said.

The lawyer who commended Akeredolu for his exemplary leadership and the Ondo State Council of Obas for their firm support for the Governor, and extending the gesture to the Acting Governor, said the issues will the managed without external influence.

“Ondo State has been number one in advancing the cause of fairness and transparency in government and resolving pressing issues for other States. We cannot be seen as one having the same issue and cannot solve it. We wouldn’t allow a situation where the Save Nigeria Group would occupy Ondo state to resolve the issue by protest.

“Governor Akeredolu has remained steadfast in his advocacy for upholding the rule of law in government, and it is for the continued development of Ondo State and in the interest of its people that he had transferred power to his Deputy before embarking on health leave. Therefore, the AG deserves the support of the people,” Ajulo said.

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