The Ondo State House of Assembly has confirmed receiving the letter of State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, to extend his medical leave indefinitely, Truth Live News can report.
Recall Akeredolu had embarked on a 21-day medical leave on June 7 and was expected to return on July 6.
However, the governor is yet to return to the country.
Olamide Oladiji, the Ondo assembly speaker, said on Monday that Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the deputy governor, would continue to act as governor “until there is a written declaration to the contrary.
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.