The Ondo State House of Assembly says it has received a letter from Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu transmitting power to his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
The ailing Governor, in the letter also told the lawmakers that he is proceeding on a 21-day medical leave abroad to receive further treatment.
The Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji disclosed this on Tuesday.
Oladiji explained that “The Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu has embarked on a 21-day leave for medical treatment abroad starting from 7th of June, 2023 to 6th of July, 2023.
“The letter states that the leave which commenced on 7th of June, extends to 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 has 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 Speaker, who described Governor Akeredolu as a lover of peace and an apostle of rule of law, wished him speedy recovery and joyful vacation.
