Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has begun a 21-day medical leave abroad and has handed over power to his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
Akeredolu wrote the House of Assembly that Aiyedatiwa would serve in an acting capacity until his leave is over.
Olamide Oladiji, Speaker of the State House of Assembly, who received the letter, revealed that Akeredolu will resume work on July 6, 2023.
Mr Oladiji said, “The leave which commenced on the 7th of June, extends to the 6th of July, 2023 due to the Public Holidays on June 12 (Democracy Day) and Eid el Kabir (28th and 29th, June, 2023).
“The Governor, who had directed his Deputy, Hon.Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa to act as the Governor while away, has assured him of his resumption on the 6th of July, 2023.”
While describing the governor as a lover of peace and an apostle of rule of law, Mr Oladiji wished him a speedy recovery and a joyful vacation.
The continued absence of Akeredolu, particularly, at public functions, had attracted mixed reactions.
Some residents, especially critics, had attributed the governor’s long absence to an undisclosed ailment, but his aides had insisted that he was doing well.
They later admitted he was indisposed but said the situation was under control.
The governor’s fragile health and absence from duty had also led to political intrigue and a split in the cabinet.
Recall that the opposition political parties in the state had demanded the whereabouts of Akeredolu, asking him to transmit power to his deputy in line with the provisions of the Constitution due to his health challenge.
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