According to human rights attorney Morakinyo Ogele, the Federal Republic of Nigeria’s 1999 constitution, as modified, allows Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu to lead the state from anywhere in Nigeria.
The legal expert claimed that the uproar around the Governor’s travels was unnecessary, especially because there hasn’t been any problem with state administration.
Ogele, who talked with newsmen in Akure, the State capital, emphasized that the constitution did not need a governor to dwell in the state he was elected to lead, but he insisted that Akeredolu has not fallen behind in his duties as governor.
Recall that the governor’s absence from the state five weeks after his return from a medical vacation in Germany has caused controversy in certain quarters.
The attorney further emphasized that everyone is prone to illness and that Akeredolu should be recognized for the numerous life-changing initiatives launched throughout the State.
“Our constitution contains many gaps. No governor has ever been prohibited by the constitution from carrying out his or her duties if they are not in his or her state. That is why our constitution has to be changed.
The subject of whether a governor can conduct business from outside the state is not addressed by the constitution. The governor’s ability to exclusively manage Ondo State is not stated anywhere in the constitution.
Politicians interpret everything for a purpose. They are getting ready for another election, which is why the state is currently in this situation.
“In my opinion, Akeredolu opened up this State to growth. You will applaud him for a job well done after you see all the roads that were built under his reign.
The first flyover is being built in the state capital as we speak. Remember that he built one in Ore during his first tenure. This has never happened before in the State.
