President Tinubu has left many in Ondo state wondering why he did not visit Ondo state governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa when he was in the state to commiserate with the family of late governor Rotimi Akeredolu
Chairman of Patriotic Leaders Forum, Ondo State chapter, Dr. Adekunle Lawal, has raised some reasons why President Bola Tinubu did not visit the State Government House during his last visit to the state.
President Tinubu had paid a condolence visit to the family of the late governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, in Owo, few days after he was buried, and chose to use a playground in Ijapo Estate, for other activities.
Lawal, in a statement, said the President’s action could signal his disapproval of the election bid of Governor Aiyedatiwa in November.
“Ondo state has remained a relaxing home for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu even before becoming the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“He is the National Leader of his party the APC and is also seen and respected as a father figure in the entire South West. He visits former Governors of the State and Government House regularly.
This decision has been interpreted as a big snub to the sitting governor, indicating that the President is not pleased with his performance in the State.
As the 2024 elections draw near, many are speculating that the President’s visit and his decision to use an alternative venue for his activities and snubbing the Government House may be an indication of his support for a different candidate
Alex Ogbonnaya
