Ondo Power Tussle: Akeredolu’s Deputy, Assembly Speaker, Summoned by Tinubu

• President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made a second intervention into the political acrimony in Ondo state
• Following the breakdown in resolving the previous meeting between the Ondo deputy governor and President Tinubu, another attempt was made
• A source who was aware of the meeting said President Tinubu might be forced to evoke the statutory provisions of the constitution

Legit.ng journalist Segun Adeyemi has over 9 years of experience covering political events, civil societies, courts, and metro

State House, Abuja - A report has confirmed that President Bola Tinubu called for a meeting at the Villa with Ondo State Deputy Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Speaker of the House of Assembly Olamide Oladiji, Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Princess Oladunni Odu, and APC State Chairman Ade Adetimehin.

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It was gathered that the meeting was held on Monday, December 11 to the unresolved political crisis in Ondo State, stemming from Governor Rotimi Akeredolu's prolonged absence.

As reported by Daily Trust, despite a previous intervention by the president, a lasting solution has yet to be achieved.

The convened gathering became essential in light of signals suggesting that the president's prior involvement did not produce the lasting resolution anticipated for the political turmoil in Ondo State.

This crisis stems from the prolonged absence of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu.

Reports indicate that the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Princess Oladunni Odu, and the State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ade Adetimehin, were also summoned to attend the meeting.

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Why Tinubu summoned Akeredolu's deputy

According to sources, this latest meeting aims to find a definitive resolution to the political discord that has led to a division within the state government.

The source said:

“It is true that the president has summoned some of the cabinet members to a meeting for the second time, and it’s expected he will address this issue once and find a solution to it.

“I’m aware that Tinubu is bothered and this time around, I think he would allow the constitution to take its course considering that election is even coming up in the state by next year.”

This development follows a plea from elder statesman Edwin Clark, who suggested that President Tinubu endorse the "doctrine of necessity" as a means of resolving the current political deadlock in Ondo, drawing parallels with the situation involving the late President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua.

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Gov Akeredolu begins payment of N35,000 wage for workers

In another report, Governor Akeredolu has substantially addressed the issues raised by employees in Ondo state.

The governor has given the green light to distribute N1 billion in gratuities to Ondo state workers.

Kayode Ogundele, the head of service for the state, indicated that employees will be granted the N35,000 wage bonus along with their November salary.

Source: Legit.ng