Mohammed Shosanya
Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has submitted a letter to Ondo State House of Assembly informing the lawmakers that he’s embarking on 21-day medical leave.
He transmitted power to his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa to act as the governor of the state pending his return from the leave.
The Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji, confirmed receipt of a letter of medical leave from the governor on Tuesday.
Oladiji said: “The Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu (SAN) CON 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.”