Ondo SSG, Ifedayo Abegunde, Resigns From Akeredolu Government

Ondo SSG, Ifedayo Abegunde, has resigned from Akeredolu government.

NewsOne Nigeria reports that the Secretary to the Ondo state government tendered his resignation in a letter dated July 6, 2020, where he thanked Rotimi Akeredolu, the governor, for giving him the opportunity to serve.

The Ondo SSG did not give any reason for his resignation but wished the governor, who is currently being treated for COVID-19, a quick recovery.

”I, Hon. Ifedayo Sunday Abegunde, the Secretary to the State Government of Ondo State, hereby tender my letter of resignation,” the letter read.

”I want to thank Mr Governor for giving me the opportunity to serve the Government and people of Ondo State.

”Again, my family and I wish Mr Governor quick recovery,” the letter read.

Meanwhile, the resignation of the Ondo SSG comes two weeks after the Deputy Governor of the state, Agboola Ajayi, dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria’s ruling party for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Nigeria’s main opposition party.

Governor Akeredolu has indicated an interest in seeking a second term in office but the crisis rocking the Ondo chapter of the APC and falling out with two key members of his camp three months to the election would surely have an effect on the Ondo election which has been fixed for October 10 by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).