Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has terminated the employment of the media aides assigned to his deputy, Hon. Lucky Ayedatiwa. This development has triggered concerns among commissioners and council members who fear the possible dissolution of the State Executive Council.

During Governor Akeredolu’s absence for a medical vacation in Germany, the Executive Council experienced internal divisions. Since his return last week, some council members have expressed apprehension about their future, perceiving hints from the governor.

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The removal of the deputy governor’s aides preceded the anticipated dissolution of the State Executive Council and was officially announced through a statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Richard Olatunde, in Akure.

Governor Akeredolu instructed the affected aides to return all government assets in their possession to the acting Permanent Secretary of the Deputy Governor’s Office.

The affected individuals include Kenneth Odusola, the Press Secretary to the Governor; Okunniga Oladipupo, Special Assistant to the Governor (New Media); and Abayomi Samson Adefolalu, Special Assistant to the Governor (Photography).

According to the statement: “All media aides appointed by the Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON, and seconded to the office of the deputy Governor, have been relieved of their appointments. They are to submit all government properties in their possession to the Permanent Secretary, Office of the Deputy Governor.

“Similarly, the Press Crew attached to the office of the deputy governor has been disbanded. Consequently, all members of the Press Crew are to report back to their various ministries and stations. Equally, the Ministry of Information and Orientation is directed to provide adequate coverage for the activities of the deputy governor’s office henceforth.”

Sources have revealed that the aides were dismissed due to alleged insubordination and blatant disregard for authority. One of the deputy governor’s aides reportedly used derogatory language against the governor on his WhatsApp status, and the governor’s associates saw the screenshot while he was away in Germany. Another aide was accused of spreading negative stories about the governor.

Efforts to obtain a response from the deputy governor were unsuccessful, as he was reportedly out of the state capital for an official assignment.