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Published on 2024-04-02 10:16:51
The Ondo state government, under the leadership of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has made it clear that it will not be responsible for the payment of the recently appointed 273 aides. Governor Aiyedatiwa emphasized that he did not appoint these aides; rather, it was his Commissioner for Justice, Olukayode Ajulo, who made the appointments. The chief press secretary to Governor Aiyedatiwa, Ebenezer Adeniyan, confirmed this stance to the press.
The appointment of the 273 lawyers as aides was aimed at enhancing the provision of excellent, independent, and ethical legal services to the state, as well as protecting the rights of the people. It was stated that the lawyers presented valuable ideas to the government, which led to their appointments as honorary advisers and technical advisers.
Despite the appointments, Governor Aiyedatiwa has maintained his position that these aides will not be paid from the state coffers. Adeniyan clarified that the appointments did not have the approval of Governor Aiyedatiwa, as reported by The Nation. The lawyers were designated as advisers and not aides, according to The Cable.
“He did not appoint aides. They are lawyers. A lot of his colleagues approached him giving series of advice on how to move the Ondo justice system forward. He counted the number of those that approached him and he thereafter named them as his advisers,” Adeniyan explained.
This development comes in the midst of Governor Aiyedatiwa officially declaring his candidacy for the November 16 gubernatorial election. He assumed office on December 27, 2023, following the passing of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu. Aiyedatiwa will be contesting for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket in the upcoming primary scheduled for April.
In a separate report, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state shed light on the reasons behind the PDP’s defeat in the 2024 Ondo state governorship election. He attributed the loss to internal discord and fragmentation within the party. Makinde stressed the importance of unity within the PDP to ensure a competitive fight for the governorship ticket in the forthcoming election in Ondo.
Overall, Governor Aiyedatiwa’s stance on not paying the appointed aides has sparked controversy and raised questions about the accountability and transparency of the appointments made by government officials. The upcoming elections in Ondo will undoubtedly bring more attention to the political landscape of the state and the actions of its leaders.
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