Gov. Akeredolu Hands Over Power To Deputy Governor Over Ill Health, Moves To Abroad For 21 Days
The Ondo State, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, on Tuesday, handed the executive power of the state to his deputy governor in a letter he wrote notifying the State House of Assembly.
The Ondo State, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, on Tuesday, handed the executive power of the state to his deputy governor in a letter he wrote notifying the State House of Assembly.
The letter explained that the governor was going on sick leave adding that his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, should take over as acting governor.
Mr Akeredolu had been surplus out of the public domain and in his office for several weeks, indicating the fact that the governor had serious health challenges.
The government has refused to disclosed the ailments of Mr Akeredolu but claimed that the governor had sought for treatment abroad.
The Speaker of the House, Olamide Oladiji, in a statement, said Mr Akeredolu embarked on the 21-day leave for medical treatment abroad from 7th June and that he would be away until 6th July.
Oladiji stated that the letter, spelt out that the leave would extend to the 6th of July due to public holidays on June 12 (Democracy Day) and Eid el Kabir (28th and 29th June.
The Governor 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 described the governor as a lover of peace and an apostle of the rule of law, while wishing him a speedy recovery and a joyful vacation.
Recall that the opposition parties, made up of 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.
Some of the governor’s aides had admitted that the governor was indisposed.
This condition and absence from duty led to political intrigues and a division in his cabinet, significantly impeding decision-making.
It was gathered that some elements within the cabinet appeared to be uncomfortable with the deputy governor taking over power as acting governor.
According to reports, those close to the governor were said to be working against the deputy governor from assuming the acting role as stipulated by the constitution.
There were accusations of the deputy governor being a wife beater an allegation he was said to have denied, stating that the allegations were coming from his detractors.
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