Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, yesterday, formally transmitted power to his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, after weeks of speculation on the state of health and his continued absence from the state.

In a letter addressed to the Speaker, Ondo State House Assembly, Olamide Oladiji, which notified the Assembly that Aiyedatiwa will act as governor, Akeredolu disclosed that he had begun his medical leave.

The Speaker, while confirming receipt of the letter, said that the governor would be away for a 21-day leave for medical treatment abroad.
According to the letter, the leave, which started on June 7, had been extended to July 6, 2023, owing to the public holidays on June 12 (Democracy Day) and Eid el Kabir on June 28 and June 29.