Mohammed Shosanya
Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje , National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has waded into ² the brewing family rift between recuperating Ondo State Governor, Chief Rotimi Akeredolu and his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa with a view to reconciling the two parties.
The committee headed by former governor of Katsina StateHon Aminu Bello was mandated to reconcile the warring parties in the crisis which has threatened the peace of the state and impeachment of the deputy governor.
Speaking on why he intervened in the matter Gaduje said the party may suffer grievous harm if the issues are not resolved in the interest of APC in Ondo state.
According to Edwin Olo Kon, Chief Press Secretary to the National Chairman, the national chairman urged all parties in the crisis to embrace peace and allow the committee to carry out the responsibility assigned it by the party.
The statement said :”The National Secretariat of the Party is really concerned about the unfortunate political situation in Ondo State, which if not quickly averted, may lead to further disaffection among party faithfuls.
“Therefore, in order to avert the misunderstanding, and after critical observation of the situation, the National Secretariat has decided to wade in, with a view to foster better understanding that may likely lead to amicable resolution.
“In light of the above, the National Chairman of the Party, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, CON, has set up a 9-Man Committee under the able leadership of the erstwhile Governor of Katsina State, His Excellency, Rt Hon Aminu Bello Masari, CFR, to not only intervene, but also see to the peaceful reconciliation of all parties involved.
“The party therefore assures all and sundry, that through this Committee, it will interact and dialogue with all the stakeholders in the state, based on mutual respect, with a view to finding a lasting solution.
“The National Secretariat urges all parties to remain calm, and extend all the necessary cooperation and support to the Masari-led Committee”.
