Aiyedatiwa’s Supporters Are Planning Protest Against Akeredolu – Ondo Youths

A group under the aegis of Ondo Youth and Masses Conscience has raised alarm over an alleged plan by supporters of the Deputy Governor of the state, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, to protest against Governor Rotimi Akeredolu’s absence from the state.

The State Coordinator of the youth group, Adetunji Benjamin, made the allegation in a statement on Monday in Akure, the state capital.

He alleged that the plan involves the mobilization of youths, primarily from Ilaje in Ilaje Local Government Area, who are expected to present a distorted account of Akeredolu’s health status.

Benjamin also alleged that the plan was aimed at portraying Akeredolu as incapacitated, hidden away from public view by his family and associates.

He said the group strongly condemned these actions of the alleged supporters of the deputy governor and called on the National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to take note of the purported plan.

The statement reads in part: “Even worse, they intend to employ the slogan “Jara e gba” to mislead the people of the state and garner support for actions that may incite discord against the Governor.

“We strongly condemn these actions and call on the National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to take notice of this treacherous endeavor, even after their previous interventions.

“While we are well aware of the character of those involved, it is essential to put on notice that despite the reconciliation efforts by the national leadership of the APC, the Deputy Governor and his supporters seem unwilling to embrace peace in the state.

“We are in possession of evidence of the planned press conference and protest, during which mocking statements were made about the people of Ondo State.

“This action undermines the efforts of the National Working Committee of the APC to work out a reconciliation between the deputy governor and Governor Akeredolu.”