Governor Akeredolu denies asking the police to stop his Deputy from leaving the state house over alleged plan of dumping APC for PDP

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Governor Akeredolu denies asking the police to stop his Deputy from leaving the state house over alleged plan of dumping APC for PDP

Ondo state governor Rotimi Akeredolu has distanced himself from the drama that ensued at the state house last night, between the state's Deputy Governor Agboola Ajayi and Police Commissioner Bolaji Salami.

Governor Akeredolu's spokesman Segun Ajiboye described claim of having a hand in the incident as "absolute falsehood".

Ajiboye stated that the normal practice in government is for inventory of offices and residential quarters to be taken before an official leaves such premises. He accused aides of the deputy governor of wanting to leave the state house with items wrapped in unclear ownership as late as 11pm. He added that the commissioner of police came over to restore law and order at the state house.

The statement read;