Following doctor’s advice to take adequate rest after recuperating, Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu has forwarded the letter of extension on medical leave to the state House of Assembly.
Receiving the letter on behalf of other lawmakers, the Speaker, Rt. Hon .Olamide Oladiji said the governor’s action is in line with Section 190 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria ( as amended).
According to the letter, Akeredolu’s deputy, Hon . Lucky Aiyedatiwa would continue to act as Governor until there is a written declaration to the contrary.
In Akeredolu’s letter of 5th June, he had earlier informed of his proceeding on medical leave and was expected to resume on 6th July.
The Speaker, who expressed appreciation to God for the speedy recovery of the Governor, expressed optimism that he would soon resume his duty.
