The Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu who has embarked on a 21-day leave for medical treatment abroad instructed that his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, should act as governor in his absence.
The Speaker of the House, Olamide Oladiji, in a statement, said Akeredolu embarked on the 21-day leave for medical treatment abroad from 7th June and that he will be away until 6th July, with public holidays on June 12 and Eid el Kabir factored in.
“The Governor, who had directed his Deputy, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa to act as the Governor while away, has assured of his resumption on the 6th of July, 2023”, the statement added.
The Speaker described the governor as a lover of peace and an apostle of the rule of law. He further wished him a speedy recovery and a joyful vacation.
Opposition parties, including the Social Democratic Party and the Peoples’ Democratic Party had demanded that the governor transmit power to his deputy in line with the provisions of the Constitution due to his health challenges.
The Governor has not been seen in his office for several weeks, and it is known that he has health challenges.
Although the governor’s aides admitted that he was indisposed, his condition and absence from duty led to political intrigues and a division in his cabinet, significantly impeding decision-making.
The state government has not disclosed the nature of Akeredolu’s ailment and where specifically he will seek treatment abroad.
