Gov Akeredolu Embarks on Medical Leave, Hands Over to Deputy

The Ondo State House of Assembly has received a letter from Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, informing them of his medical leave.

Speaker Olamide Oladiji explained that the governor had embarked on a 21-day leave for medical treatment abroad, starting from June 7 to July 6, 2023.

Oladiji stated the leave has been extended due to public holidays on June 12 (Democracy Day) and Eid-el-Kabir (June 28 and 29, 2023).

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In the letter, Akeredolu designated Deputy Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa to act as the governor during his treatment, and he will resume work upon completion of his medical leave.

It was disclosed that the governor, who was described as a peace lover by Oladiji, took ill last year and has remained hospitalised.

However, Akeredolu has yet to share details of his protracted illness with state residents, with his wife Betty alleging he was poisoned by his mistress.

Meanwhile, both the governor and the mistress, Bunmi Ademosun, denied Mrs Akeredolu’s claim.

The development followed after it was rumoured that he was dead.

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Debunking the report, a video was released showing Akeredolu at home watching the English FACup final match between Manchester United and Manchester City last Saturday.