From Our Correspondent
Mr Omoyele Sowore, the 2023 Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), on Saturday, asked sick Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State to resign and take care of his health.
Sowore, who is also a renowned rights activist, made the call during a town hall meeting at Akure City Hall.
He said it was necessary to rescue the state from the few individuals allegedly siphoning the resources of the state.
The AAC leader also challenged the state House of Assembly to show the world the letter purportedly written by Akeredolu for his medical leave, to confirm its genuineness.
Sowore said he was not in the state concerning next year’s governorship election, but to demand good governance for the citizens.
He alleged that Gov. Akeredolu had clung to power despite his failing health. “He continued to receive security votes outside the state”.
Sowore said he and other concerned citizens of the state needed to demonstrate courage by defending the constitutional rights of the people given to Akeredolu.
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He, however, blamed the people for their silence over the political crisis which, according to him, has stalled development in the state.
“We have tolerated this nonsense for too long in Ondo State. As we wrap up 2023, we discover that we just have to intervene in the current crisis in the state.
“This crisis has been going on for more than one year now. They can’t show you any letter from the governor.
“The man is not fit to sign any document at the moment. There is no letter anywhere,” Sowore, who owns Sahara Reporters said.
He imported the Acting Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, to be above board. He must ensure the people feel the impact of governance in the next few months.
“Election is coming next year and you should shine your eyes properly. Enough is enough and this nonsense has to stop,” he said.
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