‘I Salute and respect Eyitayo Jegede – Akeredolu
By Abiodun Ogundairo
14 October 2020 |
4:52 pm
This is an exclusive interview with the Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, after his re-election as the Governor of the state for another four years.
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