The Deputy Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Mr. Abayomi Akinruntan, and the Majority Leader, Mr. Oluwole Ogunmolasuyi, have tendered their resignations from their respective positions.
Mr. Akinruntan represents Ilaje Constituency 1, while Mr. Ogunmolasuyi represents Owo Constituency 1. Both lawmakers are members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The resignations were formally announced during Tuesday’s plenary session, which was presided over by the Speaker of the House, Mr. Olamide Oladiji.
Mr. Akinruntan cited internal political power-sharing arrangements within the state as the reason for his decision to step down.
In the wake of these developments, Mr Ololade Gbegudu, representing Okitipupa Constituency 2, has been selected as the new Deputy Speaker, while Mr Olatunji Oshati, from Ose State Constituency, has assumed the role of Majority Leader.
Details later…