Akeredolu health update
Sharing a clip of the governor looking so weak, according to
Mr. Ajulo, is extremely inappropriate and uncalled for.
Oluwole Ogunmolasuyi, the majority leader of the Ondo State
House of Assembly, has drawn criticism for posting a video of his meeting with
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu in a hospital.
The congressman was seen wishing the governor a happy
birthday in the Instagram video that was posted.
However, detractors claimed that Mr. Ogunmolasuyi's behavior
invaded the privacy of the governor, who appeared ill-looking in the video.
The clip, according to senior attorney Kayode Ajulo, who was
born in Ondo, violated the governor's privacy because it showed him in a
precarious situation.
He emphasized the importance of giving health-challenged
individuals' privacy and dignity top priority.
Despite the rumors going about, his integrity and privacy
must be respected, especially at this point in his health challenges.
The acting governor, the Deji of Akure, the Olowo of Owo
Kingdom, and other dignitaries, Mr. Ajulo said, might have extended greetings
in a more polite manner by setting up a private meeting or personal video
conference.
He claimed that it was a complete invasion of the governor's privacy and an act of insensitivity to his well-being.
"As citizens who are concerned, we must stand by him
and pray more for his quick recovery, not take advantage of his weak condition
for any purpose."
He asserted that a photo of the governor and his wife would
be enough to reassure the people of his wellbeing and noted that important
health issues are private and shouldn't be used for political or other gain.
He emphasized the importance to uphold moral standards when
disclosing information and photographs to the public.
However, Mr. Ogunmolasuyi said that his activity was done in
good faith and for the welfare of the populace in an interview with TENET on
Saturday.
The legislator stated, "Today, I argued that the viral
video depicting Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu in the hospital was released in
good faith and without any aim of injuring the governor or his family.
Mr. Ogunmolasuyi responded to Mr. Ajulo's jabs with a
statement.
"With the video, I didn't mean any harm. The governor
was allegedly on a life support system, therefore that's why it was sent out,
the man claimed.
"As of yesterday (Friday), he gave food and cake to
everyone around him without any help, danced to Yinka Ayefele music for more
than an hour and a half, and remained on his feet for more than two hours
without any help.
He used a group call to address the entire 9th ODHA
Assembly. He yesterday held a group call with the whole ODHA 10th Assembly.
He chatted with a lot of the folks that contacted his phone
to wish him a happy birthday the day before.
"Some claim that he cannot sign documents or handle
matters. As of yesterday, he had been able to speak to more than 14 important
subjects that concerned both the 9th and 10th ODHA assemblies.
"I never intend any harm. All I wanted was to spread
the word to everyone that Oga is still alive and improving daily.
Despite his absence, the state government, the ruling All
Progressives Congress, and labor unions celebrated Governor Akeredolu's 67th
birthday last week.
The governor has been abroad for approximately two months
undergoing treatment for an unidentified illness.
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