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The cold war between Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, and members of the All Progressives Congress representing the state in the National Assembly has reportedly intensified ahead of the 2027 general elections.
A top party source in Akure who spoke with Vanguard alleged that the governor has vowed that none of the nine House of Representatives members and two senators from the state would secure return tickets.
According to the source, Aiyedatiwa allegedly met with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa and raised concerns about the lawmakers’ popularity and grassroots support.
“The governor met with the president at the Presidential Villa last Thursday and allegedly said the federal lawmakers from Ondo State were no longer popular,” the source claimed.
The source further alleged that the governor sought the President’s understanding to scout for replacements, arguing that the current lawmakers had lost touch with their constituents.
The meeting was said to have followed violence during the APC ward congress in Idanre, where four persons were reportedly killed, 10 injured and property destroyed.
The source claimed that the governor used the occasion to push for a “clean slate” ahead of 2027.
However, another party leader dismissed the allegations, stating that the governor had not endorsed or approved any aspirant for the party’s ticket.
According to the party chieftain, Aiyedatiwa clarified at a recent stakeholders’ meeting that he would not stop any lawmaker from seeking re-election and cautioned against rumours capable of causing division within the party.
It was gathered that members of the House of Representatives had earlier met with the governor at the Government House to notify him of their intention to contest again in 2027.
Reacting to the report, Hon. Donald Ojogo, representing Ilaje/Ese-Odo Federal Constituency, denied knowledge of any such development.
“We are unaware of any meeting where the governor told the president such stories. That is the opinion of whoever is spreading it and not the position of the governor, with whom we have a good relationship,” Ojogo said.
He described the claims as misinformation aimed at creating a rift between the governor and federal lawmakers.
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