Breaking News: 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 the state, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu.

As reported by TVC News, Governor Akeredolu’s departure for medical leave abroad was announced by the Speaker of the State Parliament, Olamide Oladiji.

Governor has been battling an undisclosed illness for months and has decided to hand over the helm of affairs to his deputy until his return.

Oladiji disclosed that the Governor has embarked on a 21-day leave for medical treatment abroad from June 7, 2023, to July 6, 2023.

As contained in the letter, he read, the leave commenced on June 7, and extends to July 6, 2023, due to the Public Holidays on June 12 (Democracy Day) and Eid el Kabir(28th and 29th, June 2023), Vanguard reported.

The letter also directed that administrative duties be transmitted to the Deputy Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, who will function in an acting capacity pending when the governor returns.

Akeredolu also assured the parliament and the people of Ondo State of his return on Thursday, July 6, 2023.