Renowned rights activist, Mr. Omoyele Sowore, made a fervent call for the resignation of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State during a town hall meeting at the Akure City Hall on Saturday.
Sowore asserted the urgency to liberate the state from alleged mismanagement of resources by a select few individuals. He particularly challenged the House of Assembly to publicly present the letter purportedly written by Governor Akeredolu for his medical leave to confirm its authenticity.
While he clarified that his presence was not connected to the upcoming governorship election, Sowore emphasized the need for accountable governance for the welfare of citizens.
Expressing concern over Akeredolu’s continuation in office despite reported health challenges, Sowore criticized the governor’s receipt of a security vote while being absent from the state.
Addressing the political impasse and its detrimental impact on development, Sowore highlighted the necessity for citizens to defend their constitutional rights.
“We’ve tolerated this situation for too long in Ondo State. This crisis has lingered for more than a year now. They cannot produce any letter from the governor because he is not in a condition to sign any document at the moment. There is no such letter,” Sowore declared.
He urged the Acting Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, to ensure transparent governance that directly benefits the people in the coming months.
“This isn’t merely about Akeredolu’s resignation or resumption, but about ensuring that individuals appointed into political offices have the people’s interests at heart,” Sowore emphasized. “With elections on the horizon, it’s crucial to be discerning. Enough is enough; this must cease.”
Echoing similar sentiments, Human Rights Lawyer Tope Temokun criticized Akeredolu’s governance amid reported health challenges during his second term. Temokun urged Ondo State residents to continue exposing governmental shortcomings for the state’s advancement.
Governor Akeredolu reportedly transferred power to his deputy on December 13 due to prolonged health issues.
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