Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo state has come out for the first time to speak on the controversy trailing his certificates and academic records, assuring his teeming supporters to ignore rumours peddled on the social media about his credentials.
This is just as the130 crown Obas in the state have thrown their weight behind Governor Aiyedatiwa as their preferred candidate ahead of the All Progressives Congress, APC, primary election in Ondo State
The governor while addressing traditional rulers and government appointees at governor’s office in Akure asked his supporters to relax and not bother themselves about the social media rumors
Governor Aiyedatiwa who took time to narrate his educational journey from primary school to tertiary institution denounced all false accusations.
He called on the monarchs and party loyalists to ignore over ambitious politicians and individuals who flooded social media accusing him of not being qualified and parading fake certificates.
Governor Aiyedatiwa charged his supporters and party faithfuls to remain focused in their support for his administration and his target of clinching the APC governorship ticket at the primary election on April 20th ,2024 and eventually winning in the November 16th gubernatorial election.
130 Crown Obas endorse Aiyedatiwa
Ahead of the All Progressives Congress, APC, primary election in Ondo State, 130 crown Obas in the state have thrown their weight behind Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa as their preferred candidate.
During a courtesy visit to the governor’s office in Akure on Monday, the Chairman of the 130 crown Obas of Ondo State, Oba Samuel Olumide Adeoye, the Molokun of Atijere kingdom, announced the delegation’s endorsement of the governor for the forthcoming primary and general election in the state.
The traditional rulers also raised several demands during the meeting, including a request for five percent of local government allocation for traditional rulers, provision of vehicles for Obas to enhance mobility, periodic grading for Obas, healthcare support for sick Obas, and direct placement of their staff under their authority for disciplinary actions.
In response, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa assured the Obas that their demands were duly noted.
He mentioned that the issue of allocating five percent of local government allocation for traditional rulers was already under consideration, promising to address it within a week.
He also expressed willingness to provide vehicles for traditional rulers in phases and agreed to place their staff directly under their authority.
Regarding the periodic upgrade of Obas, the governor affirmed the administration’s commitment to reviewing and implementing upgrades as necessary.
He assured the traditional rulers that support extended to farmers would also benefits them who have farm land, citing the recent distribution of maize to farmers to stabilize market prices.
Additionally, he reiterated the government’s commitment to supporting sick Obas with healthcare services.
