PDP Raises Alarm Over The Whereabout Of Gov Akeredolu Says, Absence Of Gov Stalls State's Progress

The opposition Peoples Democratic Party PDP, Ondo Chapter has raised alarm over the whereabout of the state Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu.
The party alleged that the governor could not be found anywhere in the since his annual leave expired on the 4th of October adding that, his absence was deterring the state from making progressive decisions.
The opposition party also demanded for the true state of the Governor’s health.
The Director of Media & Publicity of the PDP in the state, Zadok Akintoye revealed this in a press statement in Akure the state capital.
He said “The import of the absence of Mr Governor and/or his Deputy at the meeting of Niger Delta Governors with the President last week, underlines our concern, as Ondo state (being one of the Niger Delta states and a major stakeholder in the happenings at the NDDC) was not adequately represented.
“We take note of a report by an online news medium (Roving Reporters) which published an alleged rumour that the absence of our Governor, His Excellency, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN) from the public, may be due to food poisoning and ill health.
“If true, we express our concern on the state of health of the governor and do wish him quick and perfect recovery.
“Our party also wishes to request that the true status of the health of the Governor be made known to the public as soon as possible and that if he is incapacitated in performing his duties, the Ondo House of Assembly should ensure that the process of governance is not impeded by the Governors’ ill health.
“Once again, our prayers go to the Governor and we wish him perfect recovery (if this allegation is true).”
Meanwhile, the Information and Orientation Commissioner in the state Donald Ojogo, described the allegation as false. Adding that, the governor was on annual leave.
He said “These are insinuation of those that do not mean well for the state. He is entitled to his annual vacation.
“When his daughter was getting married, he had to cut short his annual vacation to attend to domestic issues. His leave ended on October 4. When he came back, a series of meetings were already lined up.
“He had to stay back in Abuja to attend the meetings. He cannot just be jetting in and out of the state, hence his reason for staying back in Abuja.
Meanwhile, the governor on Saturday made a surprise appearance in Abuja to receive the African Governor for Innovative Leadership Award by the African Stride International, in conjunction with the Centre for Africa Development and International Studies.
Governor Akeredolu with his wife Betty according to his media handlers “cut short an official engagement to receive the Chief of Staff, Chief Olugbenga Ale , Head of Service , Mr. Dare Aragbaiye,other Cabinet members as well as the Chairman of the Ondo State Council of Obas, Olugbo of Ugbo, Oba Fredrick Obateru Akinruntan after receiving the award.”