Following the pronouncement of the Ondo State House of Assembly that the Deputy Governor of the Lucky is the acting governor, Aiyedatiwa has called on residents in the state to partner with him towards building Ondo State, News About Nigeria reports.
Aiyedatiwa, who made the call during a statewide broadcast on Thursday in Akure, the Ondo state capital, charged the people to embrace peace and be united for growth.
Speaking on the crisis that rocked the state, Aiyedatiwa noted that the political war was a temporary delay in the state’s democratic journey.
He further stated that, as a government, they have recovered and are ready to move the state forward.
The Ondo acting governor also appreciated President Bola Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, and Reuben Fasoranti, and other APC Chieftains for their commitment toward ensuring that the political crisis in the state ends.
He further appreciated the Governor of the state, Rotimi Akeredolu, for allowing him to stand in his stead and for the seamless and solid governance he had established in the state in the last six-and-a-half years while praying for his speedy recovery.
Aiyedatiwa also appreciated the judiciary’s commitment to ensuring that democracy is preserved in the state.
Aiyedatiwa noted that he would continue the good governance laid by the Akeredolu-led administration in the remaining months of their administration.
He therefore urged members of the state executive to support him in order to deliver the dividends of democracy to the people of the state.
