By Adekola Afolabi

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The Acting Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Tuesday said that the government of the State is on course and will continue to deliver dividends of good governance to the people.

Aiyedatiwa revealed that he has been in constant touch with the Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, the latest being on saying when Akeredolu expressed appreciation to him and other State Executive Council members for holding the fort while  away.

In a statement, he personally signed, stoutly refuted what he called some orchestrated falsehoods, insinuations and negative write-ups, particularly in the print and social media with a view to causing disharmony and disaffection within the polity.

He noted that these tactics of faceless writers and agent provocateurs, are intended to fan the embers of discord, tarnish the hard earned reputations of individuals in government circles and distract government attention in order to take political advantage in any manner to please their own selfish political whims and caprices.

Aiyedatiwa who joined the Governor to express his profound appreciation to all for their unending show of love, solidarity and prayers for the number one citizen of the State, also called for continued loyalty, support and commitment to the development of the state.

He assured the people that the government will continue to focus on its developmental policies which Governor Akeredolu has consistently pursued in the last six and a half years.

Aiyedatiwa explained that upon the need to have more rest and in furtherance to his respect for and commitment to the rule of law, Governor Akeredolu has transmitted power to his office as Acting Governor in line with the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), saying that there is no gap in governance.

“Once again, it has become imperative to address you, the good people of Ondo State and to appreciate you all for your consistent support and solidarity to the State Government, especially at this time.

“The attention of the State Government has been drawn to some orchestrated falsehoods, insinuations and negative write-ups, particularly in the print and social media with a view to causing disharmony and disaffection within the polity. These tactics of faceless writers and agent provocateurs, are intended to fan the embers of discord, tarnish the hard earned reputations of individuals in government circles and distract government attention in order to take political advantage in any manner to please their own selfish political whims and caprices.

“I like to urge the general public, to as usual, ignore these unfortunate lies and subterfuge as the antics of desperate political gladiators across political divides.  We assure you that we will not allow this to derail the focus and developmental policies of our administration which Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, SAN, CON, has consistently pursued in the last six and a half years.

” Although, some of the commentators expressed genuine concerns as stakeholders based on the provisions of the Constitution. Such constructive expressions are noted by the government.  This is not to say that we have been hitherto oblivious of the dictates of the law.