Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has appointed five aides shortly after being sworn into office.
The announcement was made in a statement on Wednesday by the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor, Omojuwa Olusegun.
According to the statement, Aiyedatiwa appointed Mr. Ebenezer Adeniyan, a seasoned journalist, as his Chief Press Secretary and Sunday Abire as Special Assistant on New Media. Prior to his new role, Ebenezer Adeniyan served as the Publisher of Trace News magazine.
Others were Abire Sunday, Special Assistant to the Governor on New Media; Smart Omodunbi, Special Assistant on Political Matters; Monturayo Oyedele, Special Assistant on Photography; and Temitayo Iperepolu, Special Assistant on Domestic and Government House.
The first set of appointments will take immediate effect.
Akeredolu’s Loyalists Quit
Meanwhile, Dare Aragbaye, the Special Adviser to the Governor of Ondo State on Union Matters and Special Duties, has submitted his resignation.
In a letter addressed to the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and dated December 27, Aragbaye stated that he was resigning due to the governor, Rotimi Akeredolu’s actions.
The letter reads, “l write to refer to the subject above and to resign my appointment as the Special Adviser to the Governor on Union Matters and Special Duties with effect from today, Wednesday, December 27, 2023.
“My decision to resign is based on the unfortunate death of my Principal, a fearless and honest leader, Governor Arakunm Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, SAN CON, whom I am loyal to even in death.
“I sincerely thank his excellency for the opportunity granted me to serve in his administration as a member of the State Executive Council, first as a Head of Service and now as Special Adviser.”
The Senior Special Assistant to Akeredolu on Duties and Strategy, Oladoyin Odebowale, has also resigned.
While no reason was provided for his decision, he expressed gratitude to the Ondo State Government for the chance to serve.
