The Speaker of the Ondo state House of Assembly, Olamide Oladiji, says the state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, is on medical leave and has directed his deputy, Lucky Ayedatiwa, to act on his behalf.
Oladiji, in a statement today, said the assembly had received a letter from the governor informing them of a 21-day leave for medical treatment abroad starting from 7th of June,2023 to 6th July,2023
The Speaker said that the leave is expected to extend to 6th July, 2023 due to the Public Holidays on June 12(Democracy Day) and Eid el Kabir (28th and 29th, June, 2023.
According to the lawmaker, Akeredolu had directed his Deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa to act as the Governor while away and has assured of his resumption on the 6th of July.