Stop impeachment of Ondo deputy gov, lawyer writes Akeredolu
Stop impeachment of Ondo deputy gov, lawyer writes Akeredolu
A lawyer, Mr Donald Ayibiowu, has called on Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, to stop the impeachment move by the state’s House of Assembly against his deputy, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
He made the call in an open letter he wrote to the governor and a copy made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja.
It would be recalled that the state’s lawmakers, during plenary, had alleged that Aiyedatiwa was involved in gross misconduct while in the office as an acting governor.
The Assembly wrote a letter to the deputy governor, to respond to the allegation within seven days, signalling the beginning of his impeachment.
The Abuja-based legal practitioner said, while Akeredolu was away, the state was left near rudderless by a combination of factors ranging from debilitating politicking, rumour-mongering, and sycophancy, amongst others.
“One may be tempted to forgive the various dramatic persona in the light of the fact that your unexpected ailment may not have allowed you to give proper directives as to the governance structure type you want in your absence.
“Now that you are back and still recuperating in your Ibadan home, but in the light of your communication to the Ondo state House of Assembly that you have resumed work, one expects that you take charge fully of affairs of our dear Ondo state, notwithstanding, the Shenanigans of family, friends and close political associates.
“The shocking news of the ongoing pointless impeachment of your deputy, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, is the least the people expect from our dear state.
“I dare say that your deputy should not be made the ‘scapegoat’ for what the whole world can see glaringly as ‘fuji house of commotion’ in your absence.
“To participate, consent or authorise his removal would mean that you have taken a side.
“Your Excellency, your approach should be to declare that ‘all have sinned and come short the glory of God’, because I believe you don’t even know who is right, wrong, true, good or bad,” he said.
He said if some of the power brokers within the state had scores to settle with Aiyedatiwa, they should rather do so privately and not fiddle with the peace and integrity of the state.
The lawyer, however, advised that should the governor intend to proceed with the impeachment of his deputy, he should follow the law and respect the sanctity of court processes.
Credit: Punch Newspaper
