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By Sunday Ani
A socio-political group in Ondo State, the Ondo Redemption Front (ORF), has petitioned the state House of Assembly, urging it to investigate Governor Rotimi Akeredolu’s current state of health.
The group asked the Assembly to set up a medical panel to probe the governor’s current state of health.
Akeredolu returned to the country recently after a long medical vacation overseas for an undisclosed ailment.
The group, comprising concerned citizens and political activists, expressed reservations about Akeredolu’s health.
The group has, in the past months, championed the call for Akeredolu’s resumption of duty since he returned to the country, has failed to resume duty or even seen performing any public functions.
It said: “The ORF has, therefore, requested a thorough medical evaluation to ascertain the governor’s fitness to continue carrying out his duties in office, as the Governor of Ondo State.
“This move has ignited discussions across the state as the group emphasizes the importance of transparency in governance.
“The Ondo Redemption Front believes that a comprehensive medical examination will provide the necessary clarity and assurance to the citizens of Ondo State, especially as the Governor remains unseen by the people of the state.”
The petition, which has already been received by the Assembly speaker, was sent on behalf of some of the group’s leaders, including the Chairman, Ologun Ayodeji, Secretary, Olufemi Lawson, Isijola Kike and others.
The ORF pledged to closely monitor the situation and continue advocating for accountability and transparency in governance, particularly in Ondo State, as it continued its advocacy for the return of governance in the state.
