The Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has said that he is not bothered of the consequence that will followed on the formation of Operation Amotekun.
The Governor said, he don’t care if the formation of Amotekun security outfit in the Southwest will cost him his second term ambitions.
Akeredolu, the Chairman of South West Governors Forum, said he was only on the path of national cohesion with the collaborative internal security by the formation of Amotekun and not for any political ambition.
The Governor said this In a statement by his spokesman, Donald Ojogo.
He said, “In the case of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN) of Ondo State, it is pertinent to state that he is not perturbed by the possible consequences of leading governors of the South-West in the formation of Amotekun.
“In particular, fears and apprehension have been expressed in many quarters that his role in the formation of Amotekun could affect his second term chances.
“This is far from the truth because Governor Akeredolu is on the path of national cohesion through collaborative internal security.
“The decision taken in respect of Amotekun was in the interest of the entire country and not the South-West alone.
“The political insinuations and blackmail are the required ingredients needed to make it credible. But such will not discourage the governor in any manner.”
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