Lucky Aiyedatiwa has assumed office as the acting governor of Ondo State.
He was received on Wednesday by a former secretary to the state government Ifedayo Abegunde and other supporters.
Before assuming office, Ondo House of Assembly confirmed Governor Rotimi Akeredolu forwarded a letter, stating that Aiyedatiwa should be acting governor of the state.
Speaker Olamide Oladiji said the governor’s action was in line with Section 190 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).
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“According to the letter, his Deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa would now assume the responsibilities of the Governor in an acting capacity until there is a written declaration to the contrary,” the Speaker said at the plenary session.
The speaker expressed appreciation to God for the speedy recovery of the governor and expressed optimism that he would soon resume his duty.
Akeredolu has since been flown to Germany for medical attention. The state of his health is not publicly known.
