Mr Akeredolu has embarked on a 21-day leave for medical treatment abroad from 7th June to 6th July
, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has formally written to notify the State House of Assembly that he is on leave and that his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, should act as governor.
According to the letter, the leave will extend to the 6th of July due to public holidays on June 12 and Eid el Kabir (28th and 29th June. Opposition parties, including the Social Democratic Party and the Peoples Democratic Party, had demanded that the governor transmit power to his deputy in line with the provisions of the Constitution due to his health challenges.
Although the governor’s aides admitted that he was indisposed, his condition and absence from duty led to political intrigues and a division in his cabinet, significantly impeding decision-making.
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