Immediate past deputy governor of Ondo State, Agboola Ajayi has explained why he is holding on to two government vehicles despite the insistence of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu that he should return the vehicles.
Ajayi who came into office as deputy governor with Akeredolu in 2017, however, resigned before the 2020 governorship election having defected first to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP and subsequently to the Zenith Labour Party.
Why I Kept Government Vehicles – Ajayi
Speaking to Vanguard through his media aide, Allen Sowore, Agboola said he returned all vehicles in his possession on February 23rd, the day his tenure ended except the two vehicles, a Land Cruiser and a Hilux Jeep.
According to him “one of the vehicles being demanded was at a mechanic workshop in Okitipupa while the other was still with the dealer because full payment has not been made.
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“The former Deputy Governor (Ajayi) has joined senior citizens in this state. He should be accorded such respect. On February 23rd when his tenure ended, civil servants came and collected all government vehicles except a Land Cruiser and Hilux jeep which are part of his statutory benefit.
“He is to go home with those two vehicles. He is not holding onto any government vehicles. All other former Deputy Governors in this state are using government vehicles. Nobody should because of politics use indecent language on the former Deputy Governor.” Ajayi said
“Let the police invite him. He will explain himself. He is not afraid. One of the other two vehicles had an accident. It is at Okitipupa while the dealer is yet to deliver the second one.”
