By: Ade Philips
Loyalists of the late former governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu have alleged that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa is supporting the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) by suspending recently appointed caretaker chairmen.
The Akeredolu loyalists claim that Aiyedatiwa’s actions indicate a plan to dismiss all political office holders appointed by Akeredolu ahead of the upcoming governorship election.
Despite an appeal against the injunction obtained by the PDP, Aiyedatiwa purportedly ordered the suspension, leading to concerns of potential crisis within the Ondo APC.
One of the suspended caretaker chairmen, speaking anonymously, expressed discontent, deeming the move prejudicial and suggestive of taking sides with the opposition party.
He said: “The circular by the Permanent Secretary is an agenda by the faction of the deputy governor, now governor, to uproot all loyalists of Aketi from this administration.
“This is another round of crisis in our party and no one can say when this is going to end. Mr. President has tried his best, but these people are not ready to embrace peace.
“Where did the Permanent Secretary get the judgment which says caretaker committees have been suspended? Is he pretending not to be aware of the appeal suit and stay of execution filed by the caretaker chairmen and that of the state government at the Appeal Court.
“Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa may also face serious challenge in managing the situation and unite the party as advised by President Tinubu following the death of former Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.”
The Chief Press Secretary to Aiyedatiwa, Ebenezer Adeniyan, however, said the caretaker chairmen were not sacked but suspended until determination of the suit.
Adeniyan said the Governor has no agenda to divide the party or work for the interest of the opposition PDP.
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