Financial expert and former Ondo State Treasurer Wale Akinterinwa has revealed that late Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu anointed him as his successor during his lifetime.
This came as Akinterinwa, a leading All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate, vowed to defeat the current governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, in the APC primaries.
The former commissioner, who hails from Oke-Igbo/Ile-Oluji Local Government Area of the state, was present at the Federal Accounts Allocation Committee in Abuja when the state Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, dissolved the state executive council last Wednesday. It is said that
But speaking on state television over the weekend, he revealed how his former boss anointed him as his successor after he returned from a medical trip to Germany in 2023.
“During a discussion in his office, he expressed his desire for me to take over, and he prayed for me. He had also expressed that desire to certain people. I know. This conversation happened right after he returned from Germany.
“At the appropriate time, I will make my intentions clear. I am sure I will get the ticket. People are with me,” he added.
Similarly, Mr Akinterinwa, who worked at the Lagos State Development and Property Corporation (LSDPC) as Special Assistant on Finance, Investments and Strategy to the Managing Director from 1999 to 2002, was welcomed by his supporters in Akure, the state capital, at the weekend. Ta. , APC leaders, and residents gathered to catch a glimpse of one of the gubernatorial candidates.
People of the state from 18 local governments in the state thronged the Akure Airport just after 9am to welcome the Ile-Oluji-born financial professional for his services to the state.
Addressing a huge crowd, Akinterinwa thanked the people for their love for him and promised to repay the people's love for him.
His words were, “I am humbled by your patience. You have been here since morning. You arrived late because your flight was delayed due to bad weather. Many flights were canceled due to bad weather. .
“I had the opportunity to fly when the weather was clear enough and approval was obtained from the authorities. I know you have been waiting for your time. Your gesture is proof that if you do well, people will appreciate you. This is a sign of better things to come.”
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