BREAKING: Hours after Akeredolu’s death, Aiyedatiwa sworn in as Ondo governor

Barely 24 hours after the death of Rotimi Akeredolu, the Acting Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has been sworn in as the governor.

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The swearing-in was held at the Cocoa Conference Hall in the governor’s office in Akure, the state capital, and was administered by the chief judge, Justice Olusegun Odusola at 5:18 pm.

Recall that Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu died on Wednesday morning after a prolonged health battle.

Aiyedatiwa was the deputy governor until Wednesday, December 13 when power was formally transferred to him after Akeredolu went on another medical vacation.