The Speaker of Ondo State House of Assembly, Hon.Olamide Oladiji has disclosed that the Deputy Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa will continue to Act as Governor until further notice.
Recalled that the Quest Times had reported that the Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu had in June, 2023 transmitted power to his Deputy to seek medical attention in an undisclosed hospital in abroad.
Though, the Governor was supposed to resume on July 6, 2023, but could not resume but had written the speaker appealing for extension according to the speaker on Monday.
He said ” the governor could not resume as he was following the instructions of his doctor to take adequate rest after recuperating.
The speaker who received the letter on behalf of other lawmakers, said the governor’s action was in line with section 190 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria ( as amended).
“His (Akeredolu’s) deputy, would continue to act as governor until there is a written declaration to the contrary.”
Hon. Oladiji thank God for the speedy recovery of the governor while being optimistic that he will resume duty soon.