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Ondo State Governor's Whereabouts Spark Protests and Clashes with Security Agencies

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The absence of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu from Ondo State for three months has sparked widespread protests and clashes between security agencies and the youth wing of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The protesters, who claim to be the voice of the people, have given the governor a 24-hour ultimatum to address the state and a three-day ultimatum to resume duties or resign. The situation has become increasingly tense, with the protesters accusing the governor of governing the state in proxy and the security agencies accused of intimidating the protesters.

Key Takeaways:

  • The youth wing of the PDP in Ondo State has been protesting the governor's absence for three months, demanding he address the state and resume duties or resign.
  • The protesters claim they are the voice of the people and that the governor cannot continue to govern in proxy.
  • The security agencies, including the Nigerian Police Force and the Department of State Security, have sealed the PDP secretariat in Akure, the state capital, to prevent the protest.
  • The Ondo Masses Solidarity Movement has accused the embattled Deputy Governor of Ondo state, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, of being behind the protest and sponsoring some youths to join the protest.
  • The group claims that the planned protest was meant to incite crisis in the state and derail the impeachment process of the deputy governor.
  • A meeting was allegedly held at a hotel in Alagabaka, Akure, where money was shared among the youths to join the protest.

Statistics:

  • 24 hours: the ultimatum given to Governor Akeredolu to address the state.
  • 3 days: the ultimatum given to Governor Akeredolu to resume duties or resign.
  • 400 personnel: the number of security agents present at the PDP secretariat in Akure.
  • 9 months: the duration since the governor's last public appearance in the state.
  • 32 days: the duration since the governor's return from his three-month medical leave in Germany.

Sources:

  • The Nation newspaper (date not specified)
  • Vanguard newspaper (date not specified)
  • Ondo Masses Solidarity Movement (no date specified)
  • PDP statement (no date specified)

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