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Ondo: Aiyedatiwa apologises to Akeredolu, pledges loyalty
Ondo: Aiyedatiwa apologises to Akeredolu, pledges loyalty
The Ondo State Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has apologised to the state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, over what he described as the embarrassment that the ongoing political crisis must have caused in the state.
Aiyedatiwa tendered the apology while speaking with newsmen in his office in Akure, the state capital.
The deputy governor, who said the crisis was being caused or fueled by some political contenders in the state, reiterated that he remained loyal to the governor and his administration.
In his words, “I am deeply saddened by the embarrassment and discomfort that Mr Governor has faced due to the barrage of negative news in the state as a result of the events of the last few months. I tender my sincere apology to Mr Governor on this as our leader in the state.”