Sowore said he and others needed to demonstrate courage by defending the constitutional rights of the people given to Akeredolu.
By Jeffrey Agbo
Publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, has called for the resignation of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State.
At a town hall meeting which was held on Saturday at Akure City Hall, the rights activist said it was necessary to rescue the state from the few individuals allegedly siphoning the resources of the state.
He also challenged the House of Assembly to show the world the letter purportedly written by Akeredolu for the medical leave, to confirm that it was not forged.
Sowore, a native of Ondo State, said he was not in the state with regard to next year’s governorship election but to demand for good governance for the citizens.
He also faulted how Akeredolu had clinged to power, despite his health challenges, while he continued to receive security vote outside the state.
Sowore said he and other concerned citizens of the state needed to demonstrate courage by defending the constitutional rights of the people given to Akeredolu.
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He, however, blamed the people for their silence over the political crisis which, according to him, has stalled development in the state.
“We have tolerated this nonsense for too long in Ondo State. As we wrap up the year, we discover that we just have to intervene in the current crisis in the state.
“This crisis has been going on for more than one year now. They can’t show you any letter from the governor because the man is not fit to sign any document at the moment. There is no letter anywhere,” Sowore said.
He called on the Acting Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, to be above board and ensure the people felt the impact of governance in the next few months.
“So, it’s not about if Akeredolu resigns or resumes but about giving ourselves the sense that whoever we are appointing into political offices are those with our interest at heart.
“Election is coming next year and you should shine your eyes properly. Enough is Enough and this nonsense has to stop,” he said.
Akeredolu has been battling an undisclosed ailment for some time. He reportedly transmitted power to his deputy on December 13 to proceed on medical leave.