I would be happier if Akeredolu were alive to watch me govern Ondo — Aiyedatiwa

Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the governor of Ondo State, has said that he would have been happier if his predecessor, Rotimi Akeredolu, remained alive to see him become governor and govern Ondo State. 

The governor stated that it was the late governor's wish that he become the state's next leader and maintained that Akeredolu would have been proud of him as a worthy successor.

Aiyedatiwa made the statement while speaking to reporters and media executives in Akure yesterday. He also revealed that he and Akeredolu were best of friends.

“I am proud to say I am a part of the Akeredolu legacies. It has been his wish that I succeed him. He said it on our day of inauguration. During our Exco meetings, he repeated it several times.

“I would have preferred he stayed back and watched me govern the state. I know he would be proud of me.

“I trained under Akeredolu. He was a man who always bared his mind on national issues. He expressed his thoughts, not minding his pursuit. When he spoke, the nation would be at attention. We imbibe his qualities in governance.”

The governor also revealed that the truth about the recent political imbroglio would soon be made public.