Former Governor’s Aide Reveals Reasons Behind Resignation After Akeredolu’s Passing Details

Odebowale, alongside the Commissioner for Infrastructure, Lands and Housing, Aminu Raimi, and the Special Assistant on Photography to the former governor, Olawale Abolade, tendered their resignations following the demise of Akeredolu on Wednesday in Germany…CONTINUE READING

Additionally, the resignation list includes the Special Adviser on Union Matters and Special Duties, Dare Aragbaye, and the Chief Press Secretary to the former Governor, Richard Olatunde.

Their resignation letters, directed to the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, attribute their actions to Akeredolu’s passing.

In an interview with journalists on Saturday, Odebowale explained that, having collaborated with Akeredolu for over three decades, he couldn’t assure the same level of commitment to the newly sworn-in governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa.

Odebowale disclosed that he played a pivotal role in convincing Akeredolu to contest the governorship election in 2018, resulting in his appointment as a special adviser to oversee state affairs.

Emphasizing his deep loyalty to the late governor, Odebowale expressed that continuing in office without Akeredolu’s presence held no meaning for him. However, he clarified that his decision did not stem from any disagreements with Aiyedatiwa.

He stated, “I have worked with Akeredolu for 30 years. I was the last person who convinced him to contest in the previous election. I wrote all his campaign content. It is more of a personal reason to me. I have nothing against whosoever is in office now.