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Ondo 2020: Why Akeredolu Did What I Could Not Do In Eight Years – Mimiko

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Former Ondo State Governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, has said he would give reasons why Governor Rotimi Akeredolu was able to do in one year what he could not do in eight years.

Recall that Akeredolu who described the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) as a vehicle without an engine, slammed Mimiko for abandoning projects started by late Olusegun Agaga.

But reacting while receiving Deputy Governor, Hon Agboola Ajayi, at his Ondo town residence, Mimiko stated that he would reply Akeredolu’s attacks soon.

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According to the former governor, Akeredolu was not progressive because he abandoned reproductive health care programme in the state.

He said the ZLP was made up of well-studded politicians, adding that all structures within the party would be harmonised.

Mimiko said: “We don’t expect any surprises. We know all the good and bad of Agboola. Never trust a man until you give him power.

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“Agboola has seen and exercised power. He has a good head and good heart for governance. This is not the time for campaign but I will tell my friend (Akeredolu) why he was able to do what I could not do in eight years.

“Any party that does not drive in the direction of removing the burden of looking for money for reproductive health cannot be called a progressive.”

Speaking at the meeting, Agboola who recently defected to the ZLP describe Mimiko as ‘leader of politicians’ who was able to manage all of them for eight years.

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“We are not just in the ZLP to contest. We want to win and take power for the benefit of all us. The whole state has spoken.

“They are waiting for your (Mimiko) directive,” he said.