Posted 12/29/2023, 12:31:54 AM
Akeredolu Aides Resign as Aiyedatiwa Becomes Governor After His Death
- Five of Akeredolu's aides resign after his death and Aiyedatiwa becomes governor
- Those resigned cite loyalty to late Akeredolu as reason, fear being victimized by new governor
- Aiyedatiwa had tense relations with some in Akeredolu's cabinet before his death
- Aiyedatiwa now shopping for new deputy governor, likely from Akeredolu's loyalists
- Top candidates include Chief of Staff Ale and Commissioner for Energy Obe