Unlike Buhari, Akeredolu Asks Deputy To Take Charge, Begins 15-Day Working Vacation

By Lukman Amusa

Unlike President Muhammadu Buhari who leaves for medical check-up in London yesterday without transferring power to his vice president, Yemi Osinbanjo, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, ask his deputy Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, to charge take charge of the  affairs of the state till he comes back from his 15 days working leaves which will commence today  Thursday, April 1, as  first instalment of his 2021 Annual Leave.

Chief Press Secretary, Richard Olatunde to the governor  disclose this to newsmen

According to the statement, the state’s Deputy Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, would take charge of the governor’s office for two week.

In a letter transmitted to the State House of Assembly and addressed to the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bamidele Oleyelogun, Governor Akeredolu said the leave will commence from Thursday, 1st to Friday through to April 23rd 2021, both days inclusive.

Governor Akeredolu is expected to resume his duty on Monday, April 26.

Recall that the governor, on February 24, was sworn in for his second term in office, while his deputy took the oath of office as the deputy governor of the state for the first time.