Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has reaffirmed his commitment to focus on governance of the state following the decision of the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the November 16, 2024, governorship election, Agboola Ajayi, to withdraw his appeal at the Supreme Court.
According to the governor, who spoke through his Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Idowu Ajanaku, the affirmation of his victory by the apex court has brought to an end all litigations arising from the governorship election.
The governor, while hailing Ajayi for his spirit of sportsmanship, appreciated President Bola Tinubu and the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, for their support.
Aiyedatiwa, also urged all political stakeholders to join hands with his administration in the collective task of building a greater state, adding that his administration is determined to deliver on the promises made during the campaigns.
Meanwhile, the just-concluded statewide pension verification exercise in Ondo State has drawn mixed reactions, as retirees lamented the stress of long queues and inadequate facilities, while stakeholders insist the process remains vital for accurate record keeping.
The retirees said while the government’s goals are legitimate, the manual method is outdated and demeaning, calling on the governor to explore tech-driven solutions.
However, a statement by a Permanent Secretary, Bunmi Alade, stated that the pensioners must appear in person with documents, such as retirement approval letters, BVN, identity cards, and payment vouchers.
He maintained that proxies would not be accepted, though special provisions were being made at centres to assist frail pensioners.
