Ondo Assembly confirms receipt of Akeredolu’s letter, declares Aiyedatiwa acting governor

The Speaker of Ondo State House of Assembly, Hon. Rotimi Oladiji, on Wednesday confirmed receipt of a letter from Governor Rotimi Akeredolu transmitting power to the Deputy Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to become acting governor

He, however, said it takes a constitutional process in which he will instruct the Clerk of the House to convey his approval to the Secretary to the State Government.

Oladiji added that he had informed the members of the House on the meeting with President Bola Tinubu and that they have approved the letter of the governor.

In his statement, the Speaker said Aiyedatiwa would now assume the responsibilities of the governor in acting capacity until there is a written declaration to the contrary.

Mr Oladiji explained that the governor’s action was in line with Section 190 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).

According to the Speaker, there won’t be any sitting on the matter as he will release a press statement after concluding the process of transmitting power to the deputy governor.

He said the letter stipulated that the leave would commence on December 13.

Mr Oladiji expressed optimism that the governor would soon resume his duties.