Kayode Ajulo, a senior advocate of Nigeria, has alleged that certain officials within the Ondo State government are signing documents on behalf of the ailing state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu.
Ajulo made these assertions during an appearance on a monitored programme on Monday. He also pointed out that constitutionally, the deputy governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, cannot assume the responsibilities of the governor since there hasn't been a proper transfer of power. According to Ajulo, this situation has created an opportunity for influential individuals or plots to take control of the governance of the state.
In his words, “I have it on good authority as a lawyer. Some of the commissioners, approximately five of them, submitted memos to the governor, and upon their return, all received approvals. Upon comparing the approvals with what the governor had sanctioned when he was in good health, there are significant disparities between them."
He further explained that the Police and Administration of Justice Act allows private investigators to look into such matters, and their findings are reportedly quite incriminating. Ajulo suggested that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) might need to intervene by conducting inquiries in Ondo State.
He concluded by asserting that the alleged signatures on the documents do not match the governor's, making it evident that they are not authentic.
