Aiyedatiwa on December 27, 2023, was sworn in as governor of Ondo state following the passing of his principal, Akeredolu
By Kehinde Okeowo
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has once again reiterated that he would be jostling for the state’s top job in the forthcoming gubernatorial election, saying “nobody wants to be governor for one year”.
He made this known on Friday, while featuring on TVC news shortly after the remains of his immediate predecessor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu was interred.
The former governor was buried at his country home in Owo, in the Owo Local Government area of the state on Friday amidst tears, following his passing after a prolonged illness.
Speaking after the burial, Aiyedatiwa said he would be running for the November 16 governorship polls, because he cannot be in charge for just a year.
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He, however, added that after the completion of the tenure of his predecessor, he would want to at least run “for one more time”
He said: “I will be running. I’m already a sitting governor and let me say this, nobody wants to be governor for one year. Give me what the constitution allows me to do.
“At least, let me also have the chance of running for one more time.”
Meanwhile, the Archbishop of Ikwerre, Most Rev’d Dr Blessing Enyindah of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has urged President Bola Tinubu to act fast and alleviate the untold hardship being faced by Nigerians.
Enyindah made the plea in his sermon at the burial service of former Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu at Saint Andrews Cathedral Church Imola, Owo in Ondo state.
“There is trouble everywhere in Nigeria. May I on behalf of Nigerians pray and call on the President, Senator Bola Tinubu to do something to reduce the hardship faced by Nigerians.” the Archbishop said.