JUST IN: Ondo Assembly Confirms Aiyedatiwa As Acting Governor After Receiving Akeredolu’s Letter
By Ozumi Abdul
After many months of political maneuvering that almost crippled governance in Ondo State, due to the ill health of the Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, the House of Assembly has finally declared the Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa as Acting Governor.
The decision of the House on Wednesday, was occasioned by the intervention of President Bola Tinubu, and subsequent transfer of letter by the ailing Governor Akeredolu, seeking for another routine of medical leave.
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Following Doctor’s advice on the need for medical follow up after recuperating, Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, has forwarded the letter on medical leave to the State House of Assembly.
Receiving the letter on behalf of other lawmakers, the Speaker, Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon.Olamide Oladiji said the Governor’s action is in line with Section 190 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).
According to the letter, his Deputy, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa would now assume the responsibilities of the Governor in acting capacity until there is a written declaration to the contrary.
The leave is expected to commence on Wednesday, 13th December, 2023.
Oladiji, who expressed appreciation to God for the speedy recovery of the Governor, expressed optimism that he would soon resume his duty.
