Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State was supposed to send a formal handover letter to the State Assembly, but as of Tuesday night, the Assembly said it had not heard from him.
News About Nigeria gathered that the Assembly discussed the issue in a closed-door meeting on Tuesday, and if the governor’s letter is not received, it was proposed that the Doctrine of Necessity be approved.
A source at the State Assembly, quoted by Punch Newspaper, said, “The President, during the meeting held on Monday, directed that the House should get the letter transferring power to Aiyedatiwa.
“If they couldn’t get the letter from the governor, the House should adopt the Doctrine of Necessity. They deliberated on the matter of the presidential directive, but I am sure the House will come out with something tomorrow (Wednesday). But as I am talking to you, the governor’s letter has not reached the Assembly.”
On Tuesday, News About Nigeria reported that Akeredolu is set to take another medical leave, while his Deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa will take over the governorship seat temporarily.
Governor Akeredolu is scheduled to embark on his medical leave on Wednesday, December 13, in response to his worsening health condition.
In a statement released on Tuesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Richard Olatunde, Governor Akeredolu communicated the commencement of his medical leave and the subsequent transfer of power to his deputy in accordance with constitutional provisions.
During his absence, Deputy Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa will assume responsibilities as the acting governor.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Richard Olatunde, Governor Akeredolu announced the start of his medical leave and the subsequent constitutionally mandated handover of power to his deputy. Deputy Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa will fill in as acting governor while he is away.
It was reported in November that President Bola Tinubu met with leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the state assembly speaker, Olamide Oladiji, to discuss the state’s leadership dispute.
