“I WIll Never Hold Any Position In Aiyedatiwa’s Govt” – Akeredolu’s Ex-Aide

 “I neither hold, nor will I ever hold, any position in  this present government-constituted body or committee ” says  Olatunde Olabode Richard Akintunde who served as the Chief Press Secretary to late Governor of Ondo state, Rotimi Akeredolu.

He made the revelation to clarify a recent appointment made by Aiyedatiwa’s administration to someone bearing a similar name to his.

The Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Sake Yusuf- Ogunleye released names of newly constituted Sports Association Committee which featured the “Olabode Olatunde”.

Akeredolu’s former CPS took social media to clarify he is not the appointee as contrary claims emerge.

He wrote ” I have been overwhelmed with numerous calls and messages from family members, friends, and colleagues, both far and near, regarding the recent Sports Association Committee list released by the Honourable Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Mr. Saka Yusuf-Ogunleye.

It has come to my attention that, under the Gymnastics Committee, there appears a name: “Mr. Olabode Olatunde.” For clarity, I am not a member of any committee or team constituted by the state government or the Ministry of Youth and Sports. The individual listed as “Mr. Olabode Olatunde” must be another person who, by sheer coincidence, shares the same name as mine.

I kindly urge my family members, friends, and colleagues to take note of this distinction. I neither hold, nor will I ever hold, any position in  this present government-constituted body or committee. Please kindly take note of this and put any further concerns to rest.

Akeredolu passed on as a seating Governor – after a protracted sickness – on December 27, 2023 for his deputy to official take his place.

Before his demise, the gaps created by Akeredolu’s prolonged illness  which spiralled into intense supremacy tussle created cracks that remain till date.