has been facing health challenges, but we have observed his recovery and his continued functioning.
“Recently, we received reports that the deputy governor has been meeting with various groups, offering them large sums of money to blackmail the governor using his health status as an excuse.
“Instead of praying for his boss and supporting him, the deputy governor seems determined to engage in a battle for the governorship.
“He is overly fixated on the office of the governor. He should wait until 2024 to contest for the governorship and allow Aketi to complete his tenure.
“We are compelled to raise this alarm due to the governor’s numerous contributions to the Nigerian project.
” Akeredolu is not just a governor; he is a national asset. We will throw our weight behind him and support him through this unnecessary battle.
“It is disheartening that a man like Akeredolu does not have the fortune of a loyal and dedicated deputy governor.
” Akeredolu’s sincere and trustworthy nature, combined with his integrity and honesty, are being taken for granted by these overly ambitious deputies. It is truly unfortunate.”
Reacting, the deputy governor, insisted that his unalloyed loyalty to the governor wasn’t in doubt.
Ayedatiwa, speaking through one of his aides, said he would remained loyal and grateful to Akeredolu forever.
The aide who spoke in confidence, said that the all these allegations were only figments of the imagination of political jobbers who wanted to create tension and bad blood between the the governor and his deputy.
” We’re praying for the quick return of the governor and the restoration of his health.
Also, reacting, the state information and Orientation commissioner, Bamidele Ademola-Olateju, denied split in the cabinet over the governor’s incapacitation.
Ademola- Olateju said that ” The Cabinet cannot be “disunited” when directives emanate from the office of the Governor.
” There is no ambiguity in that respect. Members of the public are enjoyed to disregard the wicked rumour of incapacitation.
“We reiterate that the Governor has been discharging the functions of his office effectively. Governance requires collectivity.
She noted that ” The fixation on the governor is mischievous. There is no crisis in the State. Political jobbers should steer clear.

