BREAKING: Jubilation as Aiyedatiwa Officially Assumes Duty as Acting Governor, Details Emerge
- Governor Rotimi Akeredolu's lieutenant, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, returned to Ondo state on Wednesday, December 13
- Aiyedatiwa was received at the Akure airport by his jubilant supporters and associates, led by a former secretary to the state government, Sunday Ifedayo Abegunde
- Legit.ng reports that for the time being, Aiyedatiwa will steer the affairs of Ondo as Governor Akeredolu recovers from his protracted illness
Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 6-year-experience covering politics in Nigeria
Akure, Ondo state - The acting governor of Ondo state, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has assumed office as acting governor.
As reported by The Nation, this development was noted shortly after Aiyedatiwa returned to Akure, the state capital.
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He was received by a former secretary to the state government, Ifedayo Abegunde, and his supporters on Wednesday, December 13, The Punch also noted.
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Recall that Aiyedatiwa was confirmed by the state house of assembly as acting governor following a letter in which Governor Rotimi Akeredolu notified the members that he was proceeding on another round of medical leave.
Speaker Olamide Oladiji said the governor’s action was in line with Section 190 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended).
Akeredolu told the Ondo Assembly that Aiyedatiwa would assume the responsibilities of governor in an acting capacity until there was a written declaration to the contrary.
He said the leave would commence on Wednesday, December 13.
Supporters of Aiyedatiwa took to social media to celebrate the development.
Akeredolu's deputy declared as acting governor
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Olamide Oladiji, the Ondo state house of assembly speaker, declared Aiyedatiwa as the acting governor of the state.
The announcement followed the receipt of Governor Akeredolu's letter on the transmission of power by the assembly.
Akeredolu begins another medical leave
Legit.ng also reported that Akeredolu began another medical leave.
His leave is to continue a previous medical treatment he had months ago overseas before his return.
His chief press secretary (CPS), Richard Olatunde, stated that the governor will focus on his health to achieve a complete recovery before resuming official responsibilities.
Akeredolu’s signature allegedly forged
In another related news, Legit.ng reported that the Ondo commissioner for energy and mineral resources, Razak Obe, made a serious allegation concerning the signature of Governor Akeredolu.
Obe alleged that Akeredolu’s signature was forged.
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Source: Legit.ng
