Lucky Aiyedatiwa, who had been serving as the acting Governor of Ondo State, has officially taken the oath of office as the Governor of the state. This development comes in the wake of the unfortunate demise of the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu in Germany on Wednesday, December 27.
The swearing-in ceremony was conducted by the Chief Judge of Ondo State. With this formal oath-taking, Aiyedatiwa assumes the position of the Governor, succeeding the late Governor Akeredolu.
Aiyedatiwa who has been in acting capacity for some weeks now, was sworn in by the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Olusegun Odusola, after the demise of the former governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.
Aiyedatiwa, who had gone to his hometown for the Christmas break when the news of the governor’s demise broke, arrived at the state capital, Akure, for the swearing-in ceremony at exactly 4 pm.
Addressing the gathering, the newly sworn-in Governor said he accepted the arduous responsibility of taking over the reins of governance and affairs of the state following the unfortunate loss and passing of Akeredolu with a heavy heart.
He described the death of his former boss as devastating shock to the state, Aiyedatiwa noted that the state has been praying earnestly for his quick recovery and subsequent safe return to the state, having embarked on another medical leave on Wednesday, December, 13, 2023.
