Ondo State Government has raised the alarm over alle plot to
blackmail Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, his immediate family and the state
government.
A statement by the Commissioner for information and
Orientation, Donald Ojogo, said the planned smear campaign was targeted at the
Governor’s family with fabricated details and spurious allegations.
“It has come to our notice that some unscrupulous
individuals have perfected plans to blackmail the Akeredolu administration,
using the first family as a target of their smear campaign
“The plan, which was hatched and orchestrated by these
individuals, particularly, targeted the Governor’s son, Babajide Akeredolu, on
allegations of high handedness and interference with serious government
decisions, especially as it relates to the economic activities at the
government reserves
“Succinctly, the purveyors of this heinous plot have
perfected plans to lie against the Governor and his son of attempting to take
over the management of the forest reserves so as to corner the resources for
personal gains.
“For the avoidance of doubt, Governor Akeredolu handles the
business of government with utmost respect and accountability. The government
decision to ban all logging activities and subsequent lifting of the ban, are
all in the interest of the state.
“This government is exploring all avenues and blocking
loopholes to shore up its Internally Generated Revenue so as to ensure that
more funds are brought into the government coffers to drive development in the
state. We will not fold arms and allow disgruntled elements ruin the gains that
have been recorded and being consolidated in the state.
“Under this administration, we have recorded significant
progress and growth in our IGR. For a government that has shown accountability
and readiness to explore all economic angles for the progress of the state in
the past four year, it is not only laughable but, preposterous for any
disgruntled group to suggest that Governor Akeredolu’s son was planning to man
the ministry of natural resources for personal gain,” the statement read.
Ojogo urged members of the public to disregard the lies
being peddled around by bad losers whose aim is to distract the governor and
government of the state.
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