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We have keenly studied the effrontery of which the opposition's parties in Ondo State becoming town criers more than the bereaved in the recent publication from the presidency over the release of 13 percent oil derivation funds to the Niger Delta States. It is imperative to state that the more close-knit a crop of friends are, the wider the chances of swopping partners, albeit discreetly.  Ilaje is not known for betraying trust, and not as well known for being caged or domant in the face of any odds, definitely the current Deputy Governor who is an Ilaje man has become rich through struggle for survival in the 19th when others were still playing, expectations of greediness from such a man should be least. Aiyedatiwa’s recent experience as the Deputy Governor of Ondo State, however, took the cake when it comes to how far he can go in managing situation and affairs of his people which a previous deputy Governors were greedily left, over high-handedness couldn't manage. In the history of democracy across Nigeria and beyond, the office of a deputy Governor activities are usually subject to a supervisory of a Governor so also a vice President office, hence since the time of Chief Adebayo Adefarati, greedy Deputy Governor in the state didn't usually end well with the Governor, as noted that Dr. Olusegun Mimiko went ahead to impeach his deputy Governor, and the recent greedy and possessive deputy that couldn't end well with his master. It should be clearly noted that Democratic practice is different from parliamentary system which gives both deputy and his boss equal rights, hence deputy Governor is handpicked by the Governor as his right man. In this believe, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa should be given kudos if ends well with Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu government as deputy Governor for maintaining trust and his non greediness to force himself on Mr Governor. In the history of Ilaje, we are known for being accommodative and proactive in nature, to the extent that we share our bedrooms with unknown strangers, hence when we trust a fellow, we can go to any lent with such without minding and we will never betray, but when you betray any Ilaje person's, it takes him time to forgive, that's why when any Ilaje person's says "Sorry" it means it comes from his heart to unite with you peacefully. We have never stood for ceremonies when going out with the current trend in the news on 13 percent Oil Derivation belonging to the oil producing states. Ours is to make suggestions on demands for social amenities and dividends of democracy for our people in the mandate areas, and we have a sitting authority that's constitutionally in charge of it in the state which is the Governor to do at his own discretion. We are aware of Mr Governor's efforts on the deep seaport in the coastal areas of Ilaje land, also aware of his efforts in the lekki araromi road both in Ilaje, as well as Aboto Atijere road. When things were obviously traced to threat to the peaceful coexistence in our land and in Bayelsa state, we are aware of his efforts, and also aware of security surveillance in the mandate areas and the security structures in the state. We are aware of how Dr. Olusegun Mimiko led Adminstration in Ondo State greedily chased away Dangote refinery from Ilaje, we are aware of how Ugbo-Nla Ughoye road construction was truncated by same Dr. Olusegun Mimiko Adminstration, and also aware of how  Ondo South electricity project suffering epileptically on the spur of the moment.   As we nestled in the back seat of the state, we are a people destined with natural resources and cannot be intimidated even by hypocrites parties. If a sitting Governor refused to push developmental projects to his District, who else would push to it for his people? Ranging from the time of Chief Adebawo Adefarati, he was able to develop his people and Ondo North District, with whose funds? The state owns funds and the people therein. You were told you have resources from your local government by the state, and not by yourself, occupies of every position in the state has the blessings of the Governor of the state. When Dr Olusegun Agagun was a Governor of the state, developmental projects shifted back to the South with full social amenities and benefits. And when Dr. Olusegun Mimiko took over, not only shifted developmental projects to the central but also paralyzed developmental projects and amenities in the southern parts.  On this note, our demand is that comes 2024, the Governorship seat comes back to the South to develop our District again, we owe nobody hypocritical sympathy and we are in solidarity with Mr Governor and his deputy, every other intimidation becomes null and void. We are the people domicile in the riverine area with God's presence, feeding others has never become a sin to us. We are neither lazy nor betrayal, we manage people and can live long with whoever trust us. Prince Emorioloye Owolemi Publicity Secretary Ilaje Leadership Forum (Citizens Security Council) 16th December, 2022