JUST-IN: Akeredolu Sacks Deputy Gov’s Media Aides, Disbands Press Crew

Ondo State governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has relieved all media aides appointed by him and seconded to the office of his deputy, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, of their appointments with immediate effect.

According to a statement issued and made available to LEADERSHIP by his chief press secretary, Richard Olatunde, the affected aides include Press Secretary to the Governor, Kenneth Odusola; Special Assistant to Governor (New Media) Okunniga Oladipupo; and Special Assistant to the Governor (Photography) Abayomi Samson Adefolalu.

Akeredolu ordered the relieved media aides to submit all government properties in their possession to the Acting Permanent Secretary, Office of the Deputy Governor.

The governor also disbanded the Press Crew attached to the office of the deputy governor.

According to the statement, “All members of the Press Crew are to report back to their various ministries and stations.

“Equally, the Ministry of Information and Orientation is directed to provide adequate coverage for the activities of the deputy’s governor office henceforth.”