Following the death of Ondo State governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, a video of the deceased eulogizing and tipping his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, to become governor has resurfaced on social media.
Topsociety reports that Aiyedatiwa was sworn in as the governor of Ondo state on Wednesday hours after his predecessor and boss, Akeredolu.
This followed the death of ailing Governor Rotimi Akeredolu in the early hours of Wednesday after a protracted battle with blood cancer.
Before Akeredolu’s demise, the governor and his deputy fell out, but the crisis was later resolved after the intervention of President Bola Tinubu.
The deceased governor before falling out with Aiyedatiwa had previously sung praises of his deputy and successor.
This happened during his inauguration for a second term on 23rd February 2021, where he described Lucky Aiyedatiwa as fully deserving of the deputy governor position.
Akeredolu who had also fell out with his deputy during his first term, Agboola Ajayi, hinted that Aiyedatiwa could take over the reins of government from him at the completion of his second tenure.
Akeredolu had said:
“I think the name we give our children matters a lot, so I want to congratulate this man (Aiyedatiwa), when they gave you Lucky, they knew you will be lucky, now you are lucky!
“You were also giving Orimisan (my head is good), to be a deputy governor, your head needs to be truly good. Even your parents’ name speaks volume – Aiyedatiwa.
“You have been loyal, you have been consistent, you are worthy of this position, and I want to thank you for being considered to complete this journey with us.
“I have maximum four years, maybe you can proceed from there, it is for me now to calm down and for you to grow. I must come down for him to grow and I have done my own little bit, so I congratulate yo.,”
Watch the video below;