Akeredolu resumes official duties following medical leave

Ondo State House of Assembly has officially acknowledged the return of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu from his medical leave in Germany.

The confirmation came on Friday as the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji, issued a statement personally signed by him.

In accordance with Section 190(1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), Governor Akeredolu resumed his official duties on Friday, September 8, 2023.

The confirmation letter was received during the House’s parliamentary meeting held the previous day.

According to the Speaker, “the Governor in his letter, expressed gratitude to the Lawmakers for their good wishes.”

Oladiji said “the Governor’s action is in line with Section 190(1)of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).

“The letter was received today during the Parliamentary meeting of the House, the Governor resumed duty today, Friday, 8th September, 2023.”

Oladiji, who expressed appreciation to God for bringing the governor back home hale and hearty, said the entire people of Ondo State are glad to see him back in office.

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Meanwhile, the Chief Press Secretary to governor Akeredolu,  Mr. Richard Olatunde, on Friday, confirmed the return of the governor to the country from his medical vacation.

Olatunde who disclosed this in a statement signed by him, stated that Governor Akeredolu, upon return convened a meeting with key stakeholders from state in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State.

According to Olatunde, Akeredolu formally handed over his resumption letter to the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olamide, and also provided a copy to the Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, who was in attendance.

Governor Akeredolu said, ”I came back yesterday, and as you know, it was a long journey. I decided that I must meet with you today. God has answered our prayers, and we give Him all the glory.

“I can assure you that our return is to the glory of God and the prayers of all of you here, and those who wished us well, I thank you very much.

“God has done what the majority of our people wanted. Majority of our people here knelt down and prayed for our return, and we have returned.

“So, because we had to land here in Ibadan first, I said I have to meet with House of Assembly members here. We are here, and we are back. I am back, and by the grace of God, I will be alive to complete my full tenure in office.

“I want to tell you that I am back, and I will resume work immediately. This is my letter of resumption.”

The Speaker, speaking on behalf of the lawmakers, expressed gratitude for the safe return of the Governor, stating that the Governor’s return to the country is a prayer answered.