Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, who has been on medical depart due to an undisclosed ailment, has prolonged his medical depart as confirmed in a letter despatched to the state House of Assembly.
The governor’s choice to lengthen his medical depart was primarily based on the recommendation of his docs, who advisable that he totally recuperates earlier than resuming his official duties.
Media Talk Africa stories that the letter, addressed to the Speaker of the House, Olamide Oladiji, didn’t specify the precise length of the governor’s prolonged medical depart.
According to the letter, throughout Akeredolu’s absence, his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, will continue to perform in acting capability, till the governor resumes his official duties.
In a press release personally signed by the Speaker, Olamide Oladiji, he lauded Governor Akeredolu for strictly adhering to the constitutional necessities by formally notifying the House about his prolonged medical depart.
He additionally expressed gratitude to God for the governor’s swift restoration and wished him the very best in his recuperation course of.
“Following the 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.
“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 Speaker stated.
Recall that Akeredolu had initially knowledgeable the Ondo State House of Assembly about his intention to proceed on medical depart in a letter dated June 7, 2023.
The governor was anticipated to resume his duties on July 6, 2023, however his docs have been stated to have suggested him to take additional relaxation.
Meanwhile, the governor’s absence has continued elevate considerations among the many residents of Ondo State, as they eagerly await his return.
