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16th November, 2023
By Allen Sowore, Esq.
I have recently been informed about the concerted efforts of the Secretary to Ondo State Government, Princces Oladunni Odu, and the ever-present Governor’s son, Babajide Akeredolu, who are actively gathering signatures from the state cabinet members. Their objective? To propose a vote of confidence in Governor Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN CON, while simultaneously expressing a vote of no confidence in the deputy governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
The vote of no confidence is a distinctive feature of parliamentary democracy. In such a system, the elected parliament can either affirm its support or push for the removal of the Prime Minister. However, it’s crucial to note that the concept of a vote of confidence or no confidence holds no place in Nigeria’s presidential system of government.
Respectfully, the Secretary to the State Government, being a lawyer, should be well aware that passing a vote of confidence on a governor who has been absent for over five months holds no substantial effect. Similarly, expressing a vote of no confidence in an elected governor or deputy is merely a futile exercise and a waste of time.
