A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress APC in Ondo State, Barr Benson Enikuomeyin has criticized the rationale used by the so called leaders of “aborigines ” for chosen the governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, who has questionable certificate over those who are professionals in their fields with higher qualifications .
Enikuomeyin, a renowned lawyer, said he was disappointed by the so called aborigines committee members who in their widest imagination could place someone who is still battling with his secondary school certificate, over a Senior Advocate Of Nigeria SAN, Chief Olusola Oke, Dr Jimoh Ibrahim, Ph.D holder and host of other aspirants with very intimidating Resume.
“APC is an amalgamation of five political parties. The Aborigines claimed to be members of the AD, which was not part of the formation of the APC.
“If Oke ran in the past on the platform of AD, then, he is an Aborigine. Members of the Aborigines lack the moral right to evaluate aspirants, as they cannot be fair, equitable and just. They have always been part of the supporters of Aiyedatiwa.
“Ilori told Tinubu when he came to Ondo State on condolence visit to Akeredolu’s family that he was supporting Aiyedatiwa”.
“Oke informed Akeredolu and Aiyedatiwa he was going to run. The law of first mention favours Oke,” he said.
Enikuomehin was unequivocal that the people of Ondo South would not lend their support to Aiyedatiwa’s aspiration.
He emphasised that Aiyedatiwa’s pursuit of reelection would shortchange the Southern Senatorial District, given that he only has one term left to serve.
The legal practitioner pointed out that since Aiyedatiwa has already succeeded his late predecessor, Rotimi Akeredolu, and being sworn in as governor, he can only hold the position for one additional term.
Enikuomehin said the desire of Ondo South’s people is to have a governor who would have the opportunity and mandate to govern for eight years.
He argued that the Central Senatorial district enjoyed an eight-year tenure during the Mimiko regime, while the Northern Senatorial District had nearly seven years under the late Rotimi Akeredolu.
The lawyer believed that the Southern part of the state would be at a disadvantage if Governor Aiyedatiwa were re-elected.
