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Tears Flow As Late Akeredolu’s Body Arrives Nigeria From Germany (Photos)

Family and friends cried bitterly yesterday as the body of the late former governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, arrived in Nigeria.

The late governor’s remains were brought into the country from Germany, where he passed away on December 26, 2023.

The atmosphere was filled with grief as the corpse adorned in the Nigerian flag was lowered from the plane after it arrived at about 3:39pm.

The former Chief Press Secretary to the late governor, Olabode Olatunde, confirmed the arrival of the remains of the ex-governor to Saturday PUNCH.

The deceased family, including his wife, Chief Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, his children, and siblings, led by Prof. Wole Akeredolu, received the corpse alongside some of his political allies at the Murtala International Airport, Lagos State.

Also, present are the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by his Chief of Staff, Mr Tayo Ayinde; Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Tokunbi Talabi; and representative of Osun State Governor, Senator Demola Adeleke.

Others are the Ondo State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Ade Adetimehin; a member of the House of Representatives, Gboyega Adefarati, and some members of the Ondo State Executive Council, led by the Secretary to the State Government, Princess Oladunni Odu.

It was gathered that the remains had since been deposited at the morgue while the burial arrangements would be announced by the family.

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Ondo Commissioner Confirms Akeredolu’s Forged Signature

Mr Rasaq Obe, the commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources in Ondo state, has confirmed that the signature of the state Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, was forged.

Since returning from his medical vacation, Akeredolu has been recuperating in Ibadan, Oyo state. The letter confirming the signature forgery was released just after supporters of the state’s deputy governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa raised an alarm of Governor Akeredolu’s signature being forged to siphon money from the state coffers.

According to him, the irregularities were discovered when a file from his ministry was returned through the office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG).

It read;

“It has been confirmed that the signature of Mr. Governor on a certain document has been forged. The irregularities in the signature were first observed when a file from my ministry was returned through the office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG). This is the only file that has been returned so far out of the five files that were sent for Mr. Governor’s approval about two months ago.

“Upon closer inspection, I noticed significant differences between the suspicious signature and handwriting and Mr. Governor’s known signatures and handwriting in the file. Concerned about the gravity of the situation, I decided to seek a forensic review before disclosing my discovery. I sent the suspicious signature, handwriting samples, and copies of the old regular signatures to forensic experts, who have now confirmed that the suspicious signature and handwriting were indeed forged.

“Despite the inherent risks involved, I have chosen to fulfill the obligations of my office by reporting this alarming development to you as the highest-ranking member of the State Executive Council after Mr. Governor. I firmly believe that this is the course of action our esteemed leader, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON, would take in such a situation.

“Considering the possibility that such forgery may be widespread, this heads-up is of utmost importance to the government and people of Ondo State. I have attached a copy of the forensic report and relevant pages from the file for your reference.

“I urge you to treat this matter with the urgency it deserves and take appropriate actions to address the situation. It is crucial that we restore the integrity of our processes and ensure that such a disturbing development is swiftly punctuated.”

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BREAKING: Tinubu Wades Into Akeredolu, Aiyedatiwa’s Feud

President Bola Tinubu has intervened in the conflict between Ondo Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and Deputy Lucky Aiyedatiwa.

A source said President Tinubu has invited members of the Ondo Assembly to Abuja Friday.

Prominent elders and traditional rulers in the week appealed to President Tinubu to intervene in the political crisis to avert looming anarchy.

It was gathered the Ondo Assembly has been divided with 11 lawmakers now in support of Aiyedatiwa.

Sources said the 11 lawmakers were reached out to by some forces outside Ondo State.

A sitting of the lawmakers scheduled for Friday was said to have been pushed by the 11 lawmakers.

One of them, who pleaded anonymity, said the sitting was part of the plans hatched in Abuja with the 11 lawmakers to declare Governor Akeredolu incapacitated and declare Aiyedatiwa Governor.

Speaker Oladiji Olamide, who confirmed the meeting with President Tinubu, said the outcome of the meeting would determine the next line of action.

Oladiji said the scheduled Friday’s plenary was to declare Aiyedatiwa as Acting Governor and not to declare Akeredolu as incapacitated.

He said the meeting with President Tinubu would hold on Friday afternoon.

“Our sitting was to declare Aiyedatiwa as Acting Governor. The Governor is still alive,” he said.

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Drama Looms As CSOs Tells Governor Akeredolu To Resume Or Transmit Power To His Deputy

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has been asked by Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) for Democracy to either resume his duties in Akure, the state capital, or transmit power to his deputy, Luck Aiyedatiwa, for effective governance.

Addressing newsmen on Thursday in Abuja, the Convener, Dr Tunji John Asaolu, said the people of Ondo deserve transparent and accountable leadership, and will not stand idle while political machinations jeopardise the well-being of the state.

Recall that Governor Akeredolu returned from his medical trip in Germany a few months ago, but he has been running Ondo State from Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, a development that has led to several protests in the state.

But Dr Asaolu said, “We urge Governor Rotimi Akeredolu to prioritise the needs of the people and to resume his responsibilities without further delay or transfer power to his deputy. Our state cannot afford to be without effective leadership, and we demand swift action to rectify this situation.

“We call on all relevant authorities to urgently address this matter and ensure the seamless transition of governance to the Ondo deputy governor, in accordance with the provisions of the constitution.

“We remind all stakeholders that the constitution empowers the deputy governor to act in the governor’s absence. The political maneuvering preventing this is a violation of the very principles that underpin our democratic system. Ondo State deserves strong and unwavering leadership, especially in challenging times.”

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BREAKING: Ondo Deputy Governor Apologizes To Akeredolu

Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the Deputy Governor of Ondo State, has tendered an apology to his principal, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu over their rift.

The embattled Deputy Governor made the apology when addressing a world press conference on Thursday.

Aiyedatiwa called for an end to what he termed needless crisis in the SouthWest State.

According to him, he was saddened by the embarrassment and discomfort due to barrage of negative news over the crisis in the last few months.

The Deputy Governor said there were no issues between him and the Governor but political actors capitalised on his boss’s absence to create a crisis for their selfish interests.

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Ondo: When Akeredolu Was Away, There Was ‘Little Governance’ – Aide

Doyin Odebowale, the Senior Special Assistant on Special Duties and Strategy to Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has stated that when his principal was on a three-month sick leave, the state was robbed of optimal governance.

Recall that Akeredolu had last week returned to the country after spending three months in Germany.

The governor, who returned on Wednesday, is still in his Ibadan home, where he has been carrying out official duties.

Speculation has emerged of a rift between Akeredolu and Deputy Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa following the governor’s sacking of his deputy’s media team with the directive that each member submit government properties in their possession with immediate effect.

Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Odebowale said Ondo State Government officials robbed locals of governance.

“I can tell you for free, yes, when he was away, there was little of governance,” he said.

“People wanting to contest – yes, they want to be governor, they want to be this, they want to be that. It is within their right, but they were distracting us, and they were recruiting people.”

The governor’s aide stressed that the primary purpose of governance is the welfare of the people, saying officials must serve the people and relegate politicking to the background.

“The governor is not interested in these petty politics that people have reduced the whole state to in his absence,” he added.

“Talking about their relationship, I know the governor and the deputy still met a few days ago. There’s no problem at all,” Odebowale said in reassurance.