The family of immediate-past Ondo governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has denied endorsing any candidate ahead of Saturday’s gubernatorial election in the state.
Head of the family, Prof. Oluwole Akeredolu disclosed this in a statement he personally signed on Friday.
The press statement follows media reports quoting one of the ex-governor’s brothers, Olufemi Akeredolu as endorsing the candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Bamidele Akingboye.
In his statement, Prof. Akeredolu said Olufemi could endorse any candidate of his choice but cannot do so on behalf of the family.
The statement reads, “The Akeredolu Family of Owo, Ondo State is constrained to respond to reports and speculations in the mainstream and online media of the alleged support of the Family for the Social Democratic Party in the forthcoming Ondo State Elections.
“For the avoidance of doubt, Professor Oluwole Akeredolu (the immediate younger brother of the recently departed Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu) is the head of the Akeredolu Family and solely authorised to speak on behalf of the Family.
“Neither he nor any of the principal members of the Family has declared support for the SDP. The Akeredolu Family has not declared any such support.
“We are not unaware of the activities of Olufemi Akeredolu (the youngest of the brothers of the immediate past Governor of Ondo State) and his association with the SDP. He is an adult, an individual with an inalienable right to freedom of association. He does not speak for the Family, neither is he authorised to do so.”
