2023: Resign now if you are Contesting, Akeredolu tells Appointees

The Rotimi Akeredolu led government of Ondo state has ordered Political and Public office holders, who are desirous of contesting or participating as delegates in the 2023 electioneering process, to resign from office.

According to a memo signed on behalf of the governor by the secretary to the state government, Princess Oladunni Odu, the appointees, who are aspiring to contest elective offices have till Thursday 14th April to resign.

“In line with the provisions of section 84(12) of the electoral act 2022, Political and public office holders desirous of participating in electoral process either as contestants for elective positions or as delegates should resign their appointments on or before Thursday 14th April 2022.” the memo obtained by Nigeriancablenewsonline.com reads in part.

“This is for your information and strict compliance” The memo added.

Nigerian cable news online has observed that a number of Commissioners, special advisers and other political office holders in the state government have shown interest in contesting for different offices in the 2023 general election, it is however unclear, if any of them have complied, or will comply with this directive within the next 48 hours.