The National Chairman of All Progressives Congress, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, has appointed the immediate-past Governor of Katsina State, Aminu Masari, as chairman of a nine-man committee to intervene in the lingering feud between Ondo Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu and his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
The media has been awash in the last few weeks with reports of how Aiyedatiwa was served an impeachment notice by the state House of Assembly.
But the politician has yet to respond to all the allegations in the notice.
The latest move was disclosed in a statement issued in the early hours of Friday by Ganduje’s Chief Press Secretary, Edwin Olofu.
The former Kano governor reassured that the Masari committee will interact and dialogue with all stakeholders in the state, based on mutual respect, with a view to finding a lasting solution.
The statement partly read, “The National Secretariat of the Party is really concerned about the unfortunate political situation in Ondo State, which if not quickly averted, may lead to further disaffection among party faithful.
“Therefore, in order to avert the misunderstanding, and after critical observation of the situation, the National Secretariat has decided to wade in, with a view to foster better understanding that may likely lead to amicable resolution.
“In light of the above, the National Chairman of the Party, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has set up a nine-man Committee under the able leadership of the erstwhile Governor of Katsina State, His Excellency, Aminu Bello Masari, to not only intervene, but also see to the peaceful reconciliation of all parties involved.
“The Party therefore assures all and sundry, that through this Committee, it will interact and dialogue with all the stakeholders in the state, based on mutual respect, with a view to finding a lasting solution. The National Secretariat urges all parties to remain calm, and extend all the necessary cooperation and support to the Masari-led Committee.”
