Pro-democracy and civil rights advocate, Kayode Ogundamisi, is calling on Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State to publicly admit to his ill-health and temporarily relinquish office for the state’s well-being.
In a statement titled “Shockhold by the Akeredolu Dynasty: Ondo State deserves better,” Ogundamisi emphasizes the detrimental impact of Akeredolu’s prolonged absence, stating, “Our Governor Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu has been absent from the State for several months, our State is paralyzed.”
Ogundamisi invokes constitutional clarity, asserting, “The constitution is very clear, the Governor is obviously incapacitated, and those who benefit from his absence are milking Ondo State for their own personal benefit.”
He criticizes the situation where power is wielded through proxies and certain family members, stating, “We all wish Akeredolu well, we cannot, however, have Ondo State governed via proxies and few members of Akeredolu’s immediate family; this is unacceptable.”
Expressing disappointment in the ruling APC, Ogundamisi remarks, “It is a shame the ruling APC encouraged this gross violation, and those who would usually condemn such violations are the ones playing on the intelligence of the good people of Ondo State.”
He firmly calls for accountability, stating, “It is time for Governor Rotimi Akeredolu to come clean, temporarily vacate office until he’s fit enough to govern in full.”
Highlighting the need for intervention, Ogundamisi urges, “The State House of Assembly should do the needful if the Cabinet members are putting their bread over the progress of Ondo State.”
The activist underscores the importance of responsible governance during this critical period, emphasizing the state’s right to better leadership.
| Sahara Reporters
