Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has dismissed all media aides linked to his deputy, Hon Lucky Ayedatiwa.
This was disclosed in a statement released on Tuesday by Richard Olatunde, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Rotimi Akeredolu.
The affected aides, according to the statement, include Kenneth Odusola, who served as the Governor’s Press Secretary, Okunniga Oladipupo, in the role of Special Assistant to the Governor (New Media), and Abayomi Samson Adefolalu, who held the position of Special Assistant to the Governor (Photography).
The statement reads: “All media aides appointed by the Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON, and assigned to the deputy governor’s office, have been relieved of their duties immediately. They are required to return all government property in their possession to the Acting Permanent Secretary, Office of the Deputy Governor.
“Similarly, the press team associated with the deputy governor’s office has been disbanded, and all members of this team are instructed to return to their respective ministries and positions. The Ministry of Information and Orientation has been directed to ensure comprehensive coverage of the deputy governor’s activities going forward.”
This is coming hours after the Deputy Governor of the State expressed his commitment to his principal, Governor Akeredolu.
Aiyedatiwa in a statement released through his media aide, Kennet Odusola-Stevenson described reports making rounds about his purported disloyalty to Akeredolu as lies.
He claimed that the allegations were aimed at causing disaffection between him and his boss.