The Ondo State House of Assembly has received a letter from Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu informing it of the extension of his medical leave.
TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Speaker of the House, Mr Olamide Oladiji made the disclosure on Monday.
In a statement in Akure, Oladiji explained that the Governor’s action was in line with Section 190 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).
He stated that the Governor’s request for the extension of his medical leave followed his doctor’s advice to take adequate rest in order to recuperate.
The Speaker further stated that the letter provides that Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the State Deputy Governor, would continue to act as Governor until there was a written declaration stating otherwise.
The Speaker expressed appreciation to God for the recovery of the Governor, adding that he was optimistic that Akeredolu would soon resume his duties.
Recall that Akeredolu had on June 5 written to the Assembly informing it of his intention to proceed on medical leave, which was to end on July 6.