The PUNCH reports that Akeredolu’s deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, was sworn in on Wednesday as the new Governor of Ondo State, hours after Akeredolu’s death was announced. They include Akeredolu’s Chief Press Secretary, Richard Olatunde; and the ex-governor’s Special Adviser on Union Matters and Special Duties, Mr Dare Aragbaye. Others are the Commissioner for Infrastructure, Lands and Housing, Mr Aminu Raimi; the Special Assistant on Photography, Mr Olawale Abolade; and the Senior Special Assistant on Special Duties and Strategy, Dr Doyin Odebowale. However, Akeredolu’s Senior Special Assistant on Special Duties and Strategy, Odebowale, in a statement, rebuffed Aiyedatiwa’s apology, insisting that then deputy governor must be impeached. He is very likely to pick among the ones that are very loyal to him in the cabinet of the late Governor Akeredolu.

Source: Punch December 29, 2023 02:07 UTC