- Following the demise of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, his deputy, is on the verge of being sworn in as the new governor
- A legal practitioner, Barrister Oladotund Hassan, told Legit.ng that it is compulsory and legally binding by law for the deputy to take over
- As amended, section 191 1(1) of the 1999 constitution also confirmed the necessity for the deputy to be sworn in immediately
Legit.ng journalist Segun Adeyemi has over 9 years of experience covering political events, civil societies, courts, and metro
Lucky Aiyedatiwa is set to assume the role of the official governor of Ondo State very soon, following the news of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu’s passing at the age of 67.
