Ondo Crisis: OPN Moves Against Deputy Gov, Declares His Plot To Take Over Power As Political Suicide

The Ondo Progressives Network (OPN) has kicked against reports that Deputy Governor Aiyedatiwa is plotting with some lawmakers to declare himself Acting Governor.

In a statement issued by its Publicity Secretary, Ogunika Taiwo, the group cautioned supporters of Aiyedatiwa against breaching the resolutions reached with the President, emphasizing that such actions would amount to insubordination and blatant disrespect.

The statement from the OPN reads: “We have observed a growing trend of discontent and dissatisfaction in the camp of the deputy governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa. The activities of his known and close allies and personal aides have shown a total rejection of the stance of the President and other stakeholders who attended the Abuja meeting.

“However, we are saddened by the latest news and speculations of plots by the deputy governor in collaboration with some members of the House of Assembly to declare him acting governor against the resolutions reached in Abuja. We consider this as an act of insubordination and gross disrespect to the office of the President.

“We would like to advise the deputy governor Aiyedatiwa to be guided in his ambitious drive and resist the lure of desperation and insatiable quest for power. The agreement reached in Abuja would serve the interests of the people and the state… This is a clarion call to the deputy governor to lay all these matters to rest. Continue to function as deputy governor and desist from troubling the political water of the state.

“Fortunately, an election is around the corner. Since Mr. Deputy Governor is interested in the next election, we think disobeying the President will amount to political suicide. Let peace reign supreme in Ondo State. The deputy governor should also, as a matter of urgency, call his followers and allies to order. What else does Aiyedatiwa want? The President has stopped your impeachment. You have been guaranteed to stay till the end of the tenure. Why is he hell-bent on becoming acting governor?”

While Aiyedatiwa could not be reached for comment, a source close to him denied the alleged plot, asserting that the Deputy Governor is a gentleman who believes in respecting agreements. The source said, “The deputy governor would not go out of his way to disregard Mr President.”