Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN)
THE Governor of Ondo State, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN) has disclaimed the rumour that the Screening committee has disqualified him from participating in the party primary scheduled for July 20.
The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor (Media and Publicity), Ojo Oyewamide made the disclaimer in a public statement stating that the governor remains in the race for All Progressives Congress (APC) and added that the masterminds target is to cause distractions.
“The widely circulated rumour, especially on the social media that the Ondo State Governorship Election Screening Committee of the APC has disqualified Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN from participating at the Party Primary scheduled for July 20 is untrue.
“This is yet another distraction unleashed with the aim of deceiving the unsuspecting public and diverting attention from the self-imposed pains on the part of those behind the story. It is clearly, coming from those who have chosen the perfidous political path
“Governor Akeredolu is not just participating at the Party Primary. He shall be re-elected by the Grace of God come October10, 2020.
“The Governor therefore, appeals to all his supporters to ignore the rumour and dedicate this period to God for His continuous grace, favour and protection.
“It’s a ploy to distract you. They are scavengers and will stop at nothing to sustain their trade of deceit. Ignore them. Remain firm. Be dedicated and be prayerful”, the Governor said.