Leader of pan Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Pa Reuben Fasoranti and other elders in Ondo State have appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene in the feud between Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
The Ondo elders urged President Tinubu to end “the current constitutional crisis in the state, to avoid the looming breakdown of law and order.”
This was contained in a statement issued after an emergency meeting held in Akure at the instance of Pa Fasoranti on the current political logjam in the state.
Present at the meeting were traditional, religious and professional leaders, market women, the academia and other notable stakeholders.
The statement said the meeting, which lasted for over four hours, called for prayers for the improved health of Governor Akeredolu and noted that his absence had caused lack of sustained good governance in the state.
The statement said: “There should be no impeachment of the governor or the deputy governor by the House of Assembly. All unelected persons should allow the three arms of government find lasting solution to the current crisis.
“The rule of law should be followed by stakeholders as enshrined in Nigeria’s constitution.
“The elders also call on the state/national leadership of the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), to provide the required guide to those in government as well as ensure discipline among their fold.
“Reconciliation efforts initiated by Papa Reuben Fasoranti, Oba Olu Falae, Basorun Seinde Arogbofa, Chiefs Femi Aluko, Korede Duyile and Professor Olu Aderounmu, that were started two months ago and being continuously vigorously pursued by elders/leaders, spiritual and royal fathers in the state, should be concluded with a view to allowing true rapprochement and enduring good governance thrive in the state.”
