Aiyedatiwa, Ondo Governor, Searches For Deputy

Gov Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State

Barely 48 hours after taking the oath of office as the substantive governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa may face another battle over the choice of his deputy as he prepares to hit the ground running. 

Gov Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State

Indications emerged on Thursday that Aiyedatiwa, who succeeded his principal, Rotimi Akeredolu, in office following his death, was already under pressure to name the deputy governor, who would assist him with governance in the state.

It was gathered that the choice of the deputy governor might be an uphill task for Aiyedatiwa considering his experience and that of those who stood by him, especially during the political crisis and bickering that led to his eventual emergence as the governor after Akeredolu’s death.

As the hot race began, impeccable sources revealed that Aiyedatiwa who is still keeping his cards to his chest might likely pick his deputy from the remaining members of the cabinet, who are loyal to his cause during the move orchestrated by lawmakers of the Assembly to remove him from office.