BREAKING: Gov Akeredolu departs for medical leave, hands over to deputy

Ondo State House of Assembly has received the letter of medical leave from the Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu.

Speaking on behalf the lawmakers, the Speaker of the House, Olamide Oladiji, explained that the Governor has embarked on a 21-day leave for medical treatment abroad starting from 7th of June, 2023 to 6th July,2023.

Gov Rotimi Akeredolu has been battling an unnamed illness for months and has decided to hand over the helm of affairs to his deputy until his return.

According to the letter, the leave which commenced on 7th of June, extends to 6th 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, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa to act as the Governor while away, has assured of his resumption on the 6th of July, 2023.