The Ondo State House of Assembly has pronounced Hon Lucky Aiyedatiwa as the Acting Governor of the state, Ondo State.

This followed a letter on medical leave forwarded by Arakunrin Oluwatotimi Akeredolu to the State House of Assembly.

Receiving the letter on behalf of other lawmakers, the Speaker, Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji said the Governor’s action is in line with Section 190 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).

According to the letter, his Deputy, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa would now assume the responsibilities of the Governor in acting capacity until there is a written declaration to the contrary.