The Ondo state House of Assembly has acknowledged the receipt of letter of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu asking for the extension of his medical leave.
Following doctor’s advice on the need to take adequate rest after recuperating, Ondo state governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, SAN, CON, has forwarded the letter of extension on medical leave to the Ondo state House of Assembly.
While receiving the letter on behalf of other lawmakers, the speaker, Ondo state House of Assembly, 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).
The letter stated that his deputy, Hon . Lucky Aiyedatiwa, would continue to act as governor until there is a written declaration to the contrary.
The speaker expressed appreciation to God for the speedy recovery of the governor and expresses optimism that he would soon resume his work as governor.
