Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has written to the state House of Assembly requesting for an extension of his one-month medical leave indefinitely.
The Speaker of the Assembly, Olamide Oladiji, confirmed the receipt of the letter in Akure on Monday, July 10.
It would be recall that Akeredolu had earlier informed the lawmakers of proceeding on “medical leave” on June 5, 2023, and was expected to resume on July 6, 2023.
However, in his letter of extension, Akeredolu said the request was sequel to doctors’ advice on the need for him to take adequate rest after recuperating.
Receiving the letter on behalf of other lawmakers, the Speaker said the governor’s action was in line with Section 190 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).
Akeredolu, in the letter, said his Deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, would “continue to act as governor until there is a written declaration to the contrary.”