By: Ade Philip
Following a viral letter that gained prominence on social media last Friday, which indicated change of duty among ailing Governor Akeredolu’s Aides, the Ondo state Government has clarified that the Chief of Protocol to the Governor, Mr. Bola Alabi, was not suspended.
In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Bamidele Ademola-Olateju, on Saturday, it was noted that Akeredolu’s engagements was less than two percent of the CoP’s responsibilities.
Contrary to the viral letter, Ademola-Olateju said the suspension from duty would have warranted removal of salary and privileges attached to Mr. Bola Alabi, stressing that narratives is far from the truth.
The statement read, “Also, our attention has been drawn to the social media misrepresentation of our Circular Letter No. FAD/DG.156/98 of 14th December 2023 in respect of the Preparation of the Acting Governor’s Engagement, which has been mischievously reported to the effect that the Chief of Protocol (CoP) to the Governor, Mr. Bola Alabi, has been placed on suspension.
“Nothing could be further from the truth. The Chief of Protocol to Mr Governor has not been placed on suspension by the Ag. Governor nor by any person.
“It should be noted that the schedule for the preparation of Mr. Governor’s Engagements is less than two percent of the CoP’s responsibilities.
“Usually, suspension from duty would have warranted removal of salary and privileges, which does not happen in this case. As we speak, Mr. Bola Alabi is busy with Mr. Governor. Nevertheless, His Excellency, the Ag. Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa is prepared, where necessary, to make changes that would guarantee the effective running of the administration.
“Again, the public is implored to always confirm the veracity of every information/news in respect of the Ondo State Government from appropriate quarters before dissemination.”
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