Doyin Odebowale, the former Senior Special Assistant on Special Duties and Strategy to late Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, elucidated his resignation post the governor's demise.
In his words, 'I can't remain in that space and pretend. I can't be as committed as I was with Akeredolu because I got all his support. He was like a family to my brother.' Odebowale, who had a three-decade-long association with Akeredolu, mentioned convincing the late governor to contest in 2018, leading to his role as a special adviser.
He stressed, 'It is more of a personal reason to me. I have nothing against whosoever is in office now.' Despite his loyalty to Akeredolu, Odebowale affirmed having no issues with the newly-sworn-in governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
Addressing assault allegations against a pregnant woman, Odebowale vehemently denied the incident, stating, 'It never happened.
How would I do that? I do not slap women, I sleep with them, and I cannot deny that.' He attributed the accusation to jealousy, asserting that the orchestrated claim arose from perceived power dynamics.
Providing context to the alleged incident, Odebowale explained, 'The video that came out after showed how the woman was laughing.
Those who felt Akeredolu had given me wings to fly and I was too powerful sponsored the video.' He clarified his involvement in market clearing and security efforts, refuting claims of violence and emphasizing the fabricated nature of the allegations
