Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has denied the existence of a rift between him and the Deji of Akureland, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, Igbere TV reports.
Speaking on Thursday at the flag-off of the eight-kilometre Akure-Oda road dual carriageway in Ondo, Akeredolu said he was “not bothered by the rumour-mongers claiming that there was no love between him and the Deji of Akure.”
He added: “As a responsive and responsible administration, with the conception, berth and the impending delivery of a qualitative project like this, we are delivering a new asset, a new lifestyle, a new era of property appreciation and, of course, we are bequeathing an enduring legacy to our incoming generation.”
Akeredolu said the dual carriageway would serve as a precursor to an unending positive multiplier effect on the economy and life of the people.
Oba Aladelusi thanked the governor for the project, saying the people were happy with his administration.
“Some people are insinuating that I don’t like Governor Akeredolu. If the governor is doing all these projects in my town and I am not happy with him, God may be angry with me. All Akure indigenes are happy with him,” he said.
“The government has touched everywhere. Akure people can’t thank you enough. You didn’t mismanage Ondo State money. People now call you Governor Road, Mr Road, Arakunrin Road.”
