Just in: Aiyedatiwa sworn in as Ondo Governor following Akeredolu’s death
The Acting Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has been sworn in as the governor of the Sunshine State.
The new governor is replacing his late principal, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, who died in the early hours of Wednesday in Germany. Akeredolu succumbed to complications from prostate cancer after a long-term battle.
The swearing-in, which was held at the Cocoa Conference Hall in the governor’s office in Akure, was administered by the chief judge, Justice Olusegun Odusola at 5:18 pm, Nigerian time.
In his remarks, the new governor of the Sunshine State said, “It is with a heavy heart that I accept this honorous responsibility of taking over the reins of governance and affairs of our state after the unfortunate loss and passing of our beloved governor and leader and my dear principal Arakurin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu.”
“Today’s event has placed a burden on all of us to stay together as one because we have to onerous responsibility to continue to sustain the legacies of Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, which was good governance.
“We now have the responsibility to complete them. It is necessary for us to acknowledge with pride, the wonderful achievements and legacies of Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu SAN, CON.
The new executive governor pledged his commitment to the indigenes of the state to continue his relentless efforts in making their welfare his main focus.
“Our leader and governor embarked upon several landmark projects many of which have been completed and several others ongoing.”
“His records of performance are monumental and unprecedented. I want to assure the people of Ondo State that under my watch, this administration shall continue to advance the welfare of the people. We shall always place the people first in every decision we take.”
