Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, has distanced himself from a branded drink tagged ‘Aketi Whiskey’.
The brand is circulating online, with some people linking him with it.
The governor, who is in isolation due to coronavirus infection, however said he had not got anything to do with it.
According to a statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Mr Ojo Oyewamide, on Saturday, titled, ‘Plan To Blackmail Akeredolu With Customized Whisky Uncovered’, he urged members of the public to disregard the social media report.
The statement read: “For the avoidance of doubt, Mr Governor does not require to produce customized drinks of that nature for his re-election. Neither has he commissioned any associate, friend, or even aides to embark on such a wasteful venture.
“This is more so, that Governor Akeredolu’s modest and non-ostentatious life style has never been in doubt.
” It appears inconceivable to pre-empt the outcome of any investigation in respect of this distasteful act. All the same, it is pertinent to let the general public know that those behind this grand plot are desperate power mongers who will stop at nothing to create despicable and imaginary scenarios to play their game”.
