Former deputy governor must return all vehicles – Ondo state government

The government of Ondo State on Wednesday insisted that Mr Agboola Ajayi, the immediate past deputy governor of the State during Akeredolu’s first tenure must return the remaining two vehicles out of the initial four that was in his possession.

Mr Agboola Ajayi had said there were only two vehicles with him and that he was ready to return them for peace to reign.

The State government however has insisted that there were four vehicles with him and he should return the remaining two.

This statement was said by Dr Doyin Odebowale, The Senior Special Assistant to the State Governor on Special Duties and Strategy. The statement was made available to journalists.

Odebowale asked the former deputy governor to return the two vehicles or be ready to face the consequence.

According to the statement, the four vehicles belonging to the government with Mr Ajayi are a Toyota Land Cruiser SUV (new), two Hilux vans (new) and Toyota Hilux (fairly used).

Odebowale said, “It is laughable to read from Mr Ajayi that he has chosen to return two vehicles as an act of magnanimity”.

“Returning properties converted is not an act of sacrifice or statesmanship. The alternative will be to confront a gruelling criminal trial for stealing.”

Odebowale said the former deputy governor should not have left office with government vehicles, he added, “Mr Ajayi should do the needful or be ready for the consequences.”