The Ondo State Redemption Initiative (OSRI) and the deputy governor of the state, Fortunate Aiyedatiwa, have traded phrases over a current alarm raised by the group over allegation of certificates forgery.
Whereas the group accused the governor of manufacturing faux certificates, Ayedatiwa by way of his Chief Press Secretary, (CPS) Ebenezer Adeniyan, described the allegation as a plot to discredit him forward of the following governorship election within the state.
The group by way of its president, Adebayo Ogunsanmi and the Secretary, Jide Oriola, alleged that academic credentials of the governor was suspect.
In accordance with the group, “Aiyedatiwa, in his resume, claimed to have acquired an Superior Diploma in Enterprise Administration from the College of Ibadan in 2001.
“Nevertheless, checks have proved that an Superior diploma in enterprise administration was not accessible on the College of Ibadan as of 2001.
“In accordance with his educational data, Aiyedatiwa’s academic journey started at Saint Peter’s UNA (now FAC) Major College in Obe Nla/Obe Adun, Ilaje LGA, Ondo State, the place he attended from 1970 to 1976. He then pursued his secondary training at Ikosi Excessive College in Ketu, Lagos, finishing it in 1982.
“In 1986, Aiyedatiwa achieved his Nigeria Certificates in Schooling (NCE) in Economics and Authorities at Lagos State School of Schooling (now often called Adeniran Ogunsanya School of Schooling) positioned in Ijanikin, Lagos.
“He claimed to have earned an Superior Diploma in Enterprise Administration from the College of Ibadan in 2001, after which he claimed to have grow to be an alumnus of Lagos Enterprise College – Pan Atlantic College, located in Lekki, Lagos, although 12 months and course of research weren’t included.
“He additional claimed to have obtained a Put up Graduate Certification in Chief Govt Schooling (CEP) in Enterprise Administration, after which he acquired a Grasp of Enterprise Administration (MBA) from the College of Liverpool within the UK, in 2013.”
The group mentioned all the educational data weren’t solely false however unfaithful, warning the APC leaders towards fielding a candidate with questionable educational data.
However the governor’s CPS, Adeniyan in an announcement issued, mentioned: “Our consideration has been drawn to the mischievous plans by some political actors to embark on recent unsubstantiated allegations towards the Governor of Ondo State, Honourable Fortunate Aiyedatiwa.
“After failing woefully of their makes an attempt to color the governor in dangerous gentle with the tales across the demise of the previous Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, these determined components have resorted to blackmail.
“The primary of such is to make use of faceless teams and people to make allegations of certificates forgery towards the governor.
“A governorship aspirant final evening held a gathering with some people at a well-liked lodge in Akure the place he gave the directive to these current to jot down tales alleging that the governor used solid certificates to contest election.
“It is very important alert members of the general public to this plot which is geared toward discrediting Mr Governor forward of the governorship election within the state.
“Mr Governor contested on a joint ticket along with his former principal within the 2020 governorship election and his credentials have been duly submitted to the Unbiased Nationwide Electoral Fee (INEC) and they’re in public area.
“Any try to boost allegations across the credentials of Mr Governor is nothing however a plot out of the playbook of those that failed of their efforts to question him when he was deputy governor.
“Mr. Governor stays dedicated to delivering on his guarantees to develop Ondo state and won’t be distracted by the shenanigans of shameless politicians and their cronies.”