Akeredolu Writes Ondo Assembly, Extends Medical Leave

Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has forwarded a letter of extension on medical leave to the State House of Assembly.

This notice came after his doctors advised him on the importance to take adequate rest after recuperating.

Receiving the letter on behalf of other lawmakers, the Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Olamide Oladiji, said Akeredolu’s action was in accordance with the Section 190 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).

According to the letter, Akeredolu’s deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa would keep acting as governor until there is a written declaration to the contrary.

Akeredolu had in a letter dated June 5, 2023, initially informed the House of his decision to proceed on medical leave and was expected to resume on July 6, 2023.