THE State House of Assrmbly has received from the ailing State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, an official communication, extending his medical leave.
Recall that following doctor’s advice on the need to take adequate, Governor Akeredolu had written to the state legislature I’m line with constitutional provisions to proceed on medical leave and to hand over instruments of power to his deputy, Lucky Ayeditawa.
Akeredolu has again forwarded a letter of extension of medical leave to the Ondo State House of Assembly.
Receiving the letter on behalf of other lawmakers, today, the Speaker, Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon .Olamide Oladiji said the Governor’s action was 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 continue to act as governor until there was a written declaration to the contrary.
It would be recalled that in the Governor’s letter of 5th June, 2023, he had informed of his proceeding on medical leave and was expected to resume on 6th July, 2023.
The Speaker of the Assembly, Rt.Hon Olamide Oladiji, who expressed appreciation to God for the speedy recovery of the Governor, expressed optimism that he would soon resume his duty.
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