*Photo: Gov Akeredolu*
Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state has sacked all media aides attached to his deputy governor, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
The Governor who handed over power to his deputy when he embarked on three months medical leave to Germany, returned to the country this week, but there was a cold war between Aiyedatiwa and some loyalists of the governor during the absence of the latter.
Aiyedatiwa who has his eyes on the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial ticket for next year’s election, also had issues with some party chieftains.
The deputy governor had earlier in day on Tuesday pledged loyalty to Akeredolu
He did so in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Mr Kenneth Odusola-Stevenson.
Hours after issuing this statement, the governor disbanded the media crew of his deputy.
Below is a press statement announcing the sack:
Government House Media Team Rejigged
All media aides appointed by the Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON, and seconded to the office of the deputy Governor, have been relieved of their appointments with immediate effect.
The affected aides include: Press Secretary to the Governor, Kenneth Odusola; Special Assistant to Governor (New Media) Okunniga Oladipupo; and Special Assistant to the Governor (Photography) Abayomi Samson Adefolalu.
They are to submit all government properties in their possession to the Acting Permanent Secretary, Office of the deputy Governor.
Similarly, the Press Crew attached to the office of the deputy governor has been disbanded.
Consequently, all members of the Press Crew are to report back to their various ministries and stations.
Equally, the ministry of Information and Orientation is directed to provide adequate coverage for the activities of the deputy’s governor office henceforth.
Signed:
Richard Olatunde
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor
September 12, 2023.