The Commissioner for Vitality and Mineral Assets in Ondo State, Razaq Obe, has denied allegations that he paid cash to safe his appointment below the late former Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu’s administration.
Obe maintained that his appointment was not based mostly on any monetary transactions with the late Akeredolu’s members of the family.
The Vitality Commissioner had throughout the sickness of Akeredolu raised the alarm that the signature of the late governor was being cast by some individuals throughout the cupboard.
A former Senior Particular Assistant on Particular Duties and Methods to the late Akeredolu, Doyin Odebowale, had lashed out at Obe in an interview, demanding that he reveal the quantity paid to Akeredolu’s spouse, Betty, and son, Babajide, for his appointment as Commissioner throughout the cupboard.
In line with Odebowale within the viral video, Obe had no political relevance till Betty and Babajide endorsed him as cupboard member after which he was appointed the Commissioner for Vitality and Mineral Assets.
On his half, Obe emphasised that such claims had been baseless and geared toward tarnishing his repute and that of the late governor.
He emphasised that his effort to make sure that Akeredolu emerged victorious in Ilara-Mokin ward in Ifedore native authorities space within the 2020 governorship election paved means for his appointment.
Whereas additionally denying allegations that he had quarrel with late governor’s son, Babajide over provide of diesel within the state, Obe alleged that Odebowale was a part of the cabal that held the state funds efficiency down when Governor Fortunate Aiyedatiwa was appearing governor.
“I supported Akeredolu and gave him all help in 2020. I adopted him by way of the campaigns so it’s not true to say I used to be a no one politically.
“There was no have to pay the First Woman or her son for me to be made Commissioner. It’s unlucky that Odebowale is making this vituperations days after the passing of Akeredolu.”