There seems to be no imminent peace as the rift between Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and his deputy, Hon. Agboola Ajayi may have finally worsened.
The severe crack between them has been hinged on the alleged intention of the Deputy Governor plotting to contest against his boss following the emergence of campaign posters and jingles which surfaced on social media.
The campaign messages, believed to have been sponsored by Agboola Ajayi Grassroots Network (AAGN), flooded social media, amidst the palpable fear and uncertainty occasioned by the widespread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Talks going round within the political circle in the state also indicate that the Deputy Governor would be contesting against his boss, the current Governor Akeredolu, under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Meanwhile, reactions have been trailing the move amidst the COVID-19 concerns in the state.
The Deputy Governor is said to be eyeing the PDP ticket with the member of the House of Representatives from Akure South/North federal constituency, Hon. Omolafe Adedayo as his deputy.
Daily Post NG reports that it was certain that the Deputy Governor had from the inception of his joint ticket with his boss, been eyeing the governorship seat.
The deputy governor had not been loyal to his boss following series of attacks and planted stories he has been sponsoring against the governor, a source reportedly informed.
“Aketi (Governor Akeredolu) trusted Agbo (Deputy Governor) so much when he choose him as his deputy. He entrusted virtually all the political machinery of the state, particularly in the southern senatorial district to the deputy but Agbo used that to his advantage to oil his governorship ambition in the state,” the source said.
However, the Chief Press Secretary to the deputy governor, Mr Tope Okeowo refuted the claims.
Okeowo in his reaction said his boss was unaware of the posters adding that they were the handiwork of the deputy governor’s detractors.
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“He is not aware at all. It is the work of his enemies who are trying to create further friction between the Governor and his Deputy.
“Let me say that similar videos and posters were released in the past. But the Deputy Governor does not know anything about it,” he said.
