Ondo State House of Assembly on Wednesday declared the Deputy Governor of the state, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, as acting governor following the transmission of power by Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.
The House Assembly, which confirmed the receipt of the letter, stated that Akeredolu would be going on a medical leave beginning from today Wednesday.
The Speaker of the Assembly, Olamide Oladiji, stressed that the action of the governor was in line with Section 190 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).
He added that Aiyedatiwa would continue to act until there was a written declaration to the contrary.
In his words: “Following the doctor’s advice on the need for medical follow-up after recuperating,Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, SAN, CON, 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 an acting capacity until there is a written declaration to the contrary.
“The leave is expected to commence on Wednesday, December 13, 2023.”
Oladiji, who expressed appreciation to God for the speedy recovery of the governor, expressed optimism that he would soon resume his duty.
