The Ondo State House of Assembly is set to hold a plenary session to discuss the state’s political situation and to discuss on the need to put an acting governor in the state.
That plenary will hold on Friday, November 24.
Matter Arising
It was reliably gathered that the lawmakers would discuss the issue of the executive arm of the government of the state.
Also, there are indications that the lawmakers may declare the deputy governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, as acting governor.
This is becasuse of the inability of the governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, to resume office, due to ill-health.
The governor is still recuperating at his private residence in Ibadan, Oyo State capital.
A source, however, noted that some of the lawmakers might not be at today’s sitting as a result of disagreement among them on the issue of Aiyedatiwa.
He also disclosed that today’s sitting had the consent of the National Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress.
Ondo Acting Governor
The source said: “The lawmakers are ready to meet today (Friday).
“One of the agenda of the sitting is the declaration of Lucky Aiyedatiwa as the acting governor.
“Though some of the lawmakers may not be at the meeting today because they are not in support of Aiyedatiwa becoming an acting governor.
“The national leadership of the APC knows about it and has approved the meeting.
“So, they may declare Aiyedatiwa acting governor today”.
When contacted, one of the lawmakers and Chairman, House Committee on Information, Mr Olatunji Oshati, confirmed the development but could not confirm if Aiyedatiwa would be declared acting governor or not.
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The Assembly spokesman said: “What I can tell you for now is that there is something like that, not to declare him (Aiyedatiwa).
“But the House is going to sit on the matter and review the political situation today as directed by our national leaders.
“The House has likely (made the declaration), but not under must, I don’t want to preempt what the outcome of the meeting would be.
“If it is likely to happen, you are invited as well”.
Meanwhile, it was also gathered that President Bola Tinubu would meet with members of the Assembly.
The meeting will focus on the lingering crisis, and it will hold in Abuja on Friday.