You Can’t Influence Ondo Election – Akeredolu Tells Wike

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has told Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State that he cannot influence the outcome of the Ondo State Governorship election.

Recall that Wike, while appearing on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on Friday, had said that Eyitayo Jegede of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will win the Ondo election.

Reacting through the state Commissioner for Information, Mr Donald Ojogor, Akeredolu warned Wike to steer clear of the state.

He said, “In all aspects, Governor Wike deserves respect not just as governor but as a critical stakeholder in the democratic journey. He has his inalienable rights as a citizen to express his mind and make comments about whatever he feels strongly about.

“However, what amuses us is his imperious attitude and recourse to spurious allegations just because of an election. He should know that the people of the Ondo State who have a history of rejecting external influence and domination, will resist his attempt to play the role of a godfather in Ondo state. Ondo is not Rivers.

“The man ought to know that utterances of public office holders must be measured and their delivery ought to be in line with the mood of the people. The people of the state will resist Wike here even if he had roared elsewhere successfully. For emphasis, his imperialistic approach is most unfortunate and very unbecoming.”