The Deputy Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Hon. Abayomi Akinruntan, has resigned from his position
The Majority Leader, Hon. Oluwole Ogunmolasuyi has also resigned.
The resignations were made to reflect the state’s unwritten political zoning agreement.
Akinruntan and Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa are both from Ilaje Local Government Area, while Ogunmolasuyi and Deputy Governor Dr. Olayide Adelami hail from Owo.
In his resignation letter, read by the Clerk of the House, Benjamin Jayeiola, Akinruntan stated:
“I hereby tender my resignation from the office of the Deputy Speaker effective from today, 2nd June, 2025. Recall that the House was inaugurated in June 2023, and I was unanimously elected as Deputy Speaker as stipulated in our standing order.
My resignation is borne out of the need to align with the conventional arrangement in power-sharing of elective positions in the state.
I want to appreciate all members and staff for their contributions and support.”
While Akinruntan was absent during the plenary, Ogunmolasuyi attended but did not publicly disclose his reason for stepping down.
Following the resignation, Hon. Ololade Gbegude (Okitipupa Constituency 2) was nominated as the new Deputy Speaker by Hon. Oluwatoyin Japheth (Akoko North-East) and seconded by Hon. Chris Ayebusiwa (Okitipupa Constituency 1). Gbegude was immediately sworn in and pledged to serve with diligence and commitment.
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