JUST IN: 2 More Akeredolu’s Aides Resign 24-Hours After His Death
- Two aides of the former Ondo state governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, have resigned their positions.
- SA on Photography, Olawale Abolade, and the SSA on Special Duties and Strategy, Doyin Odebowale resigned 24 hours after Akeredolu's death
- Abolade and Odewale came less than 24 hours after Lucky Aiyedatiwa was sworn in as the new Governor of Ondo state
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Ondo state, Akure - Two aides of late Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu have resigned from their positions following the demise of the former Ondo state governor.
As reported by The Nation, those aides are the Special Assistant on Photography, Olawale Abolade, and the Senior Special Assistant on Special Duties and Strategy, Doyin Odebowale.
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The state commissioner for Infrastructure, Lands and Housing, Raimi Olayiwola Aminu, also sent his resignation letter to the Secretary to the State Government, Princess Oladunni Odu.
Amunu said his resignation took effect on Thursday, December 28.
Hours after Akeredolu’s death, top aide resigns
Legit.ng earlier reported that Richard Olatunde, the chief press secretary (CPS) to Akeredolu, resigned from his position.
Olatunde stepped down from his role on Wednesday, December 27. He explained that his decision to resign was hinged on the untimely death of his principal, Akeredolu
He described Akeredolu as one who was courageous, truthful, and honest.
List of aides who resigned after Akeredolu's death
Akeredolu's death led to the change of government in Ondo state. His deputy and former acting governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, was sworn in as the substantive governor of the sunshine state.
At least three aides to the late Governor Akeredolu tendered their resignation letters following the swearing-in of Aiyedatiwa as the state's new governor.
Rotimi Akeredolu: List of Nigerian governors who died in office
Late Akeredolu joined the list of Nigerian governors who died in office since the nation gained independence in 1960.
Arakunrin Akeredolu became the fourth governor to pass on in office in Nigeria. In this article, Legit.ng compiles the list of other governors who died in office.
Akeredolu's son reveals how father died
The son of the Odewale immediate past governor of Ondo state, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu Jnr, said his father died in his sleep
He made this known in a statement he issued on Wednesday evening, December 27.
Akeredolu Jnr commented on how his father died via a Facebook post on behalf of the family. The statement was posted on Akeredolu's official page.
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