He said: “I would like to start with just clarifying a bit of sanity as regards to this matter. Let me establish some truth so that the general public can have a better understanding of what has been and what is now.
”A lot has been said on social media and there are a lot of misconceptions and opinions trying to distort the truth.
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“But the truth is that I have never at any time declared to anybody that I am going to contest an election.
“I have said this about a year ago. It is not time for any governorship election in this state.
“There is no timetable. There is no sign of any election and I have not expressed interest at any time that I am going to run for the office of the governor again because it is not yet time.”
The governor also clarified that he did not approach the court to seek eligibility to contest any election, explaining that the case was initiated by other individuals seeking clarification on his eligibility.
Aiyedatiwa maintained that the legal battle would not distract him from focusing on governance and delivering on the promises he made to the people of Ondo State.
“I don’t feel any form of distraction. I feel good and I will continue doing my work for the good people of Ondo State.
” l want to fulfil the promises that I made during my campaign and ensure that I deliver,” he stated.
On whether he had ever considered contesting another election, Aiyedatiwa, said his focus remained on delivering on the fresh mandate he recently secured.
“I had an election. I completed the tenure of my late principal and I contested the election which I won on November 16 2024 It is still fresh.
”I have never thought about any other election other than delivering on the fresh mandate that has been given to me,” the governor concluded.
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