Suspense Continues In Ondo As Assembly Extends Akeredolu’s Medical Leave Indefinitely

Ondo lawmakers have approved an indefinitie extension of the medical leave of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and with it putting the state in a state of political suspense.
No date was fixed for the resumption of the Governor in the new extension.

Governor Akeredolu last month began medical leave and said he would resume duties on July 7.

The new extension, according to Speaker Olamide Oladiji, was based on the doctor’s advice on the need for the Governor to take adequate rest after recuperating.

Oladiji said Governor Akeredolu forwarded the letter of extension on medical leave in line with section 190 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).

Oladiji said the Governor, in the letter, said his Deputy, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, would continue to act as Governor until a written declaration to the contrary is made

The Speaker, who expressed appreciation to God for the speedy recovery of the Governor, expressed optimism that he would soon resume his duty.

However, GWG.ng reports that the deputy governor has been mired in a crisis over his inability to completely win over the Akeredolu crowd who see him as a stranger in the Ondo political machine weaved by the sick governor. As a result, many political activities and government programmes in Ondo are said to be in a state of suspense given the limited political clout of the deputy governor while the governor is on medical leave.

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