With the elapsing of the earlier expected date by which Ondo state governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, was expected to return to Nigeria and resume his executive duties, the Ondo State House of Assembly has approved the extension of his medical leave.
No date, however, was fixed for the resumption of the governor’s office.
Recall that Akeredolu was flown overseas for medical treatment last month after duly transferring power to his Deputy and informing the State Assembly that 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).
He 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.
MUK TV had reported how the State’s Chapter of the APC called for prayers for the ailing governor, who has been battling an undisclosed ailment for a few months now.
