Fisayo Akinduro, Osogbo

The embattled Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Agboola Ajayi, has been urged to honourably resign from his position and give peace a chance in the state.

Spokesman of the World Bishops’ Council (WBC) in Africa, Bishop Seun Adeoye, who disclosed this in a statement made available to The Hope in Osogbo on Tuesday expressed dismay at the current political imbroglio in Ondo State.

Adeoye, on behalf of The Lightbearers, a group he is serving as the National Director, said since both the governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, got into office through a joint ticket and same political platform, the same thing for Agboola to do after parting ways with the governor and his former party is to put up his resignation.

The Lightbearers, which has its base in Osogbo, say its aim is to promote a better society and support government at all levels in its endeavours to build a great nation.

“We wish to advise Ondo States deputy governor to allow peace to reign in the State. He should be grateful to Governor Akeredolu for picking him to run and govern the, State with him.

“As a Christian, he should be quite aware of the word of God as stated in Proverbs 17 vs 13 which states thus, If a man pays back evil for good, evil will never leave his house.

“Since he has broken camp with his boss and benefactor, he should complete the cycle by leaving the government honourably. Playing the spoiler’s game and heating the polity the way the deputy governor is doing it now, is ungodly.

“We advise him as a child of God to tow the path of honour by promptly resigning his deputy governorship position and pursue the path of peace. “His exit from the position and current executive cannot block the plan of GOD for his life. We urge the deputy governor to let peace reign in the state.

“The people of the state also deserve to live in peace.

“We wish the deputy governor all the very best in future and advise him to practice politics with the fear of God”, the statement reads.