Acting Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has urged for a renewed sense of unity to drive significant and rapid development in the state, aligning with Governor Rotimi Akeredolu’s vision and pursuit.
Aiyedatiwa conveyed this message in a statewide address to the people of Ondo State from Akure, the state capital. Following the state House of Assembly’s pronouncement of Aiyedatiwa as the acting governor due to Governor Akeredolu’s ongoing recovery from illness, he emphasized that past events constituted a temporary pause in the state’s democratic journey, reassuring that the government is now back on track.
Expressing gratitude, Aiyedatiwa acknowledged the support and patriotism of President Bola Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje, Reuben Fasoranti, and others involved in the peace process. He highlighted their contributions towards ensuring the continuity and stability of the state within the nation.
“We must acknowledge that the key to the well-being of a man is in the hands of God. It is not for us as humans to question God but to pray for His mercies upon our lives.
”It is in this regard that we admit with all sense of responsibility that the intrigues that ensued due to Mr Governor’s health challenges were indeed avoidable distractions.
“We ought to have done better to keep giving Ondo State the seamless and solid governance which Oluwarotimi Akeredolu had established in the state in the last six-and-a-half years.
“I cannot but specially appreciate the third arm of government, the Judiciary through the honourable Chief Judge, for its courage, commitment and dedication to protecting democracy and the constitution of the nation,” he said.
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Aiyedatiwa continued, “It is on record that we all sailed through the unnecessary and avoidable weather together. We won together. We are all one large family.
“We are one great people with one focus: to make our state greater than it is today. At a personal level, I am confident that our democracy would be further enriched by the hard lessons learnt from this episode.
“Yesterday is already behind us. This is the time to carry aloft, with love and affection for one another, the laudable vision and mission of the Governor for the State.
“I appeal to every member of the government of Ondo state for your genuine support, cooperation and dedication.”
He also urged members of the state executive council to at this time come together and support him to deliver the dividends of democracy as trustees of the people with whom common humanity is shared.
“Also of paramount importance is the expectation of our people that we continue to deliver on the mandate given to Mr. Governor and my humble self.
“We must return quickly to the path of accelerated progress that has eluded the state in the last few months,” Aiyedatiwa added.
The acting governor further appealed to the people of the state to continue to pray for Akeredolu’s quick recovery.
(NAN)
