GOVERNOR Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State will commence his medical leave on Wednesday.
According to the governor’s spokesman, Richard Olatunde, the leave is a follow-up to Akeredolu’s medical treatment,
Olatunde said on Tuesday in a press statement that the Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, will assume the responsibilities of the governor in acting capacity during Akeredolu’s absence.
Akeredolu won his re-election as the state governor in October 2020 and was sworn in for a second term in office in February 2021.
In his statement, Olatunde said the governor will “prioritise his health and ensure a full recovery before resuming his official duties”.
“A formal letter regarding the medical leave and a notice formally transferring power in line with the Nigerian Constitution will be transmitted to the House of Assembly.
“As a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and a widely respected Nigerian, Governor Akeredolu has consistently delegated power to his deputy during his annual vacations. This practice was observed on April 1, 2021, April 1, 2022, April 3, 2023, and July 10, 2023, when he embarked on previous vacations.
