Following the death of Ondo State former Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, a member of the State Executive Council, Dare Aragbiaye, has tendered his resignation from office, Peoples Gazette can report. 

Mr Aragbaiye, the Special Adviser on Union Matters and Special Duties in the cabinet, resigned shortly after the death of Mr Akeredolu.

In the copy of the resignation letter obtained by The Gazette, Mr Aragbiaye said his decision to resign from the cabinet was based on the death of Mr Akeredolu, to whom he pledged his loyalty even to his death.

“My decision to resign is based on the unfortunate death of my principal, a fearless and honest leader, Governor Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Oduniayo Akeredolu, SAN CON, whom I am loyal to even in death.

“I sincerely thank his excellency for the opportunity granted me to serve in his administration as a member of the State Executive Council, first as a Head of Service and now special adviser.

“Please accept the assurances of my esteemed regards,” an excerpt from his letter read. 

Until his resignation, Mr Aragbaye was part of the cabal in the cabinet that controlled the government in the absence of Mr Akeredolu, who refused to hand over power following his protracted illness. 

Meanwhile, Mr Aiyedatiwa, who had been acting as the governor in the absence of Mr Akeredolu, would soon take the oath of office as the substantive governor of the state.

He is expected to be sworn into office by the state’s chief judge, Olusegun Odunsola.