Akeredolu Transfers Powers To His Deputy, Proceeds on a Fresh Medical Trip Abroad
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has transferred his executive powers to his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, as he embarked on another medical trip to Germany.
His Chief Press Secretary, Richard Olatunde, in a statement, said Deputy Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa would act as the Governor.
According to him, the Governor had sent a formal letter containing his request for a fresh medical trip, and a notice transferring his power to the deputy governor, to the state house of assembly, in line with the Nigerian constitution.
He explained that the assembly is expected to transfer the power of the governor to Aiyedatiwa.
The deal was brokered by President Tinubu at a meeting he held with the deputy governor, members of Ondo state House of Assembly, and major stakeholders on Tuesday, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
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Akeredolu’s absence threw the state into a political quagmire as many questioned his state of health.
Also, there were several calls on the governor to transfer executive powers to his deputy, citing concerns over the economic standstill caused by the governor’s prolonged absence due to ill health but it yielded no positive result.
Even, the earlier meeting and deliberations between President Bola Tinubu, Ondo state officials, the All Progressives Congress, members, and other stakeholders over the political logjam on November 28, 2023, had no positive effect on the crisis.
But in the latest move to resolve the impasse, it was gathered that President Tinubu ordered the Ondo State House of Assembly, to transfer power to deputy governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
It was also learned that Tinubu decided at a meeting he summoned to resolve the leadership crisis in the state on Monday, emphasizing that the transfer should be conducted without any conditions, as it aligns with the doctrine of necessity.
Besides, it was learned the transfer of power was going to be done by electronic signature (e-signature) as the ailing governor was said to be too weak to sign any document, and the decision allowed Governor Akeredolu to take a medical leave to ensure his well-being.
