Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has officially transferred power to his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, following weeks of absence and speculations over his health.
Akeredolu, in a letter to the Speaker of the Ondo State House Assembly, Olamide Oladiji, said Aiyedatiwa would act as Governor while he is on medical leave abroad.
The Governor’s whereabouts had caused concern in the state, with opposition parties calling on him to delegate power to the deputy governor to avoid a constitutional crisis.
The Speaker confirmed that Akeredolu would be on a 21-day medical leave abroad, starting from June 7 to July 6, 2023.
The letter stated that the leave, which started on June 7, has been extended to July 6, 2023, due to the public holidays on June 12 (Democracy Day) and Eid el Kabir (June 28th and 29th, 2023).
The Speaker described the Governor as a lover of peace and an advocate for the rule of law.
He wished him a speedy recovery and an enjoyable vacation, while assuring the people of Ondo State that the Deputy Governor would efficiently handle the affairs of the state in the Governor’s absence.
