Andrew Ogunsakin, one of the aides to the governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has resigned his appointment less than a month to the October 10 state governorship election.
POLITICS NIGERIA gathered that Ogunaskin, who was the Senior Special Assistant on Political Matters to Akeredolu resigned his appointment due to differences in political ideology and aspiration.
Ogunsakin, who tendered his resignation letter on Friday, addressed to Governor Akeredolu through the office of the Secretary to the Ondo State Government.
It was learned that Ogunsakin has decided to join Agboola Ajayi, deputy governor of the state in the Zenith Labour Party ahead of the forthcoming governorship election.
The letter reads, “Permit me, your Excellency, to use this medium to convey my irrevocable decision to resign my office as Senior Special Assistant on Political (South) to the Governor of Ondo State with effect from today, September 18, 2020
“The call of my constituents on me to join the train to actualise a common aspiration different from what is offered by your government and your party stands at the root of my decision to quit at this point.
“Being an appointee, this will necessarily conflict with the performance of my duty to you, hence my resignation.
“I thank your Excellency for the opportunity afforded me to serve the good people of Ondo State as SSA for the period I was in office
“Once again, Sir please accept my appreciation and very high regard.”