Ondo SSG Denies Confrontation and Threats:
Princess Oladunni Odu, the Secretary to the Government of Ondo State, vehemently denies reports suggesting a confrontation with Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and any threats of removing him from office with the supposed backing of President Bola Tinubu.
Allegations of Calling Governor Aiyedatiwa an Impostor Refuted:
Addressing the media in a statement released on Tuesday in Akure, Princess Odu refutes allegations that she referred to Governor Aiyedatiwa as an impostor.
She dismisses these claims as baseless and fabricated by entities aiming to instigate a new crisis in Ondo State.
SSG Urges Integrity Test on Executive Council:
Princess Odu advises Governor Aiyedatiwa to conduct an integrity test on members of the State Executive Council to identify individuals misrepresenting facts about council meetings. She emphasizes the importance of accurate information in governance.
Warning Against Involving President Tinubu:
Expressing concern over attempts to involve President Tinubu in Ondo State’s political issues, Princess Odu warns against such actions.
She views this as a deliberate ploy by her detractors to tarnish her image and create a negative impression about her in the eyes of the President.
Governor Aiyedatiwa Described as a Brother:
In a surprising twist, Princess Odu describes Governor Aiyedatiwa as her brother, expressing deep respect for him.
She assures her commitment to supporting the administration until the end of her tenure, emphasizing that Ondo State’s welfare supersedes personal differences.
Refutation of Removal Threats:
Dismissing claims of threatening to remove Governor Aiyedatiwa with President Tinubu’s support, Princess Odu highlights the lack of constitutional grounds for such actions.
She emphasizes the need for factual information and clarifies that the Governor has the full backing of the constitution.
Respect for Governance and Posterity’s Judgment:
Princess Odu underscores her understanding of governance processes and President Tinubu’s respect for order.
She pledges not to distract the President with baseless matters and urges those spreading lies to consider how posterity will judge their actions.
Appeal for Responsible Reporting:
Princess Odu questions the credibility of the online platform disseminating the allegations and urges responsible reporting.
She challenges anyone with evidence of Governor Aiyedatiwa being an impostor to present it, emphasizing her commitment to informed and meaningful dialogue.
Closing Remarks on Crisis Prevention:
Princess Odu concludes by warning those attempting to cause a crisis in Ondo State to consider the judgment of posterity.
She stresses the importance of upholding the spirit of the state’s founding fathers and cautions against actions that may undermine the state’s unity and development.