A statement signed today September 12, 2023 by his Chief Press Secretary, Olabode Richard Olatunde said; All media aides appointed by the Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu Aketi, SAN, CON, and seconded to the office of the deputy Governor, have been relieved of their appointments with immediate effect.
The affected aides include: Press Secretary to the Governor, Kenneth Odusola; Special Assistant to Governor (New Media) Oladipupo Okunniga; and Special Assistant to the Governor (Photography) Samson Abayomi Adefolalu .
Recall that the Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu Aketi, SAN, CON, who just returned to the country after a 3-month medical leave has sacked all the media aides attached to his deputy, Aiyedatiwa.
The reason of the Governor’s action yet to be ascertained, as he also ordered the affected appointees to submit all government properties in their possession to the Acting Permanent Secretary, Office of the deputy Governor.
Similarly, the Press Crew attached to the office of the deputy governor has been disbanded.
Consequently, all members of the Press Crew are to report back to their various ministries and stations.
Equally, the ministry of Information and Orientation is directed to provide adequate coverage for the activities of the deputy’s governor office henceforth. The statement read.