Ondo State Acting Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Thursday said the government has recouped the gaps in the last two months, noting that the past is now behind them.
In a televised address to the people of Ondo, Aiyedatiwa also prayed for the speedy recovery of ailing Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, who recently embarked on another medical leave to Germany.
“We must rise far above the intrigues and instability of the past and roll up our sleeves in service of the people. We are nothing but trustees of the people with whom we share a common humanity. We must and we will exercise with utmost discretion the privileges conferred on us by the great people of Ondo State.
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“Finally and bearing in mind the foregoing, I therefore wish to assure you all that it is with a deep sense of humility and a heart of absolute commitment to the good of our Sunshine State that I accept the onerous assignment, during this temporary absence of Mr. Governor, to serve you as the Acting Governor of Ondo State.
“Yesterday is already behind us. This is the time to carry aloft, with love and affection for one another, the laudable vision and mission of the. Governor for the State. I appeal to every member of the Government of Ondo State for your genuine support, cooperation and dedication. We need renewed unity to berth the significant and accelerated development clearly envisioned and vigorously pursued by Mr. Governor. My good people of Ondo state, what happened in the past was a temporary delay in our democratic journey. As a government, we have recovered,” he said.
Akeredolu is said to be battling with cancer.
