The Ondo State Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has refuted an alleged plan to remove his deputy, Dr Olayide Adelami, describing it as a mere rumour.
Adelami was picked as deputy governor after Aiyedatiwa was sworn in on December 27, 2023, following the death of his former principal, the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu. In 2024, both ran for the state governorship together and won.
However, a video recently went viral in which a pastor predicted the removal of Adelami as deputy.
But Aiyedatiwa, while recognising his deputy at the inauguration of the Ayegunle-Iwaro Oka Akoko Expressway in Akoko South-West Local Government Area of the state on Friday, said the viral video was the handiwork of those seeking attention.
He said, “Mr Deputy Governor, Dr Olayide Adelami, I acknowledged your presence here. Thank you for holding forth for me yesterday, when I had to travel. Worthy amiable Deputy Governor. Some people are spreading one fake video. Those people want to hear words.
“They claimed they want to remove the deputy governor. For where? Where did they want to remove him (deputy governor) from? Don’t answer them please; they are only looking for relevance. That can’t happen because I’m also a Prophet of God.”
Inaugurating the new road, Aiyedatiwa declared that road construction and rehabilitation remained at the heart of his administration’s development blueprint as it marks one year in office.
He described the inauguration of the road projects as a major milestone in the activities marking his first anniversary, thanking God for what he called a remarkable achievement within a short period.
He stated, “Since assuming office, our administration has embarked on and completed numerous projects that has positively impacted our people, and this commissioning underscores our government’s resolve to deliver infrastructure that enhances the well-being of citizens.
“The approximately six-kilometre Aiyegunle–Iwaro Oka Road is a multi-million-naira project, designed and executed with quality materials to withstand daily traffic, including heavy-duty vehicles.”
In Owo, Governor Aiyedatiwa inaugurated Opomulero Road, Iselu, and Isuada Roads, saying the rehabilitation and construction of the roads symbolised the rekindling of hope, restoration of dignity, and steady progress across the state.
According to him, the projects span 3.5 kilometres within the axis, including the construction and rehabilitation of Falodun Road, Kajola Road, and Iselu–Isuada Road, thereby enhancing connectivity, stimulating commerce, reducing travel time, and improving access within Owo town.
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