{"id":103161,"date":"2023-12-05T20:59:55","date_gmt":"2023-12-05T19:59:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/pdp-urges-akeredolu-to-hand-over-power-to-deputy-gov-aiyedatiwa"},"modified":"2023-12-06T00:59:32","modified_gmt":"2023-12-05T23:59:32","slug":"pdp-urges-akeredolu-to-hand-over-power-to-deputy-gov-aiyedatiwa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/parties\/pdp-urges-akeredolu-to-hand-over-power-to-deputy-gov-aiyedatiwa","title":{"rendered":"PDP urges Akeredolu to hand over power to Deputy Gov Aiyedatiwa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Ondo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on Governor Rotimi Akeredolu to transfer executive powers to his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, citing concerns over the economic standstill caused by the governor\u2019s prolonged absence due to ill health.<\/p>\n<p>Fatai Adams, the state chairman of PDP, expressed the party\u2019s discontent with the prevailing situation, asserting that the absence of Governor Akeredolu has led to economic stagnation in the state.<\/p>\n<p>Adams emphasised the necessity for governance to continue smoothly and urged the governor to delegate authority to his deputy.<\/p>\n<p>Addressing the press in Akure, Adams expressed apprehension about the potential exploitation of the governance vacuum by certain elements within the government.<\/p>\n<p>He raised concerns about the lack of clear leadership in government business, stressing that the state is in dire need of effective leadership to navigate through current challenges.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are, however, deeply concerned about the ruinous cost the health challenge of the governor has bestowed upon the state; the most obvious is the emergence of a cabal, largely informal, that has seized every initiative, mindlessly driving our state to penury,\u201d remarked Adams.<\/p>\n<p>Adams asserted that the state\u2019s finances are being compromised, with resources being exploited by various interest groups both within and outside the government, adversely impacting development and overall well-being.<\/p>\n<p>Reiterating the party\u2019s call for the transmission of power to the deputy governor, Adams reminded Governor Akeredolu of his advice to the late President Umaru Yar\u2019Adua during his illness.<\/p>\n<p>He urged the governor to prioritise his health and adhere to his previous counsel to the late president by temporarily relinquishing power to his deputy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is now crystal clear that Akeredolu\u2019s doctors have since instructed him to stay away from his office and state; this certainly highlights the fact that he is currently not fit to handle state matters.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe urge Mr Governor to please use his advice to the late President Yar\u2019Adua and transmit power to the deputy governor in the interest of our dear state,\u201d Adams said.<\/p>\n<p>Governor Akeredolu has been away from the state, residing at his private residence in Ibadan, Oyo State, since returning from a medical vacation in Germany in September.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\">Nigeria<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Ondo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on Governor Rotimi Akeredolu to transfer executive powers to his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, citing concerns over the economic standstill caused by the governor\u2019s prolonged absence due to ill health. 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