Akeredolu’s CPS, Other Appointee,  Resign after Ex-Governor’s Death

The Special Adviser to the  late Ondo state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, on Union Matters and Special Duties, Dare Aragbaye and the Chief Press Secretary  Richard Olatunde, have resigned from their appointments.

Aragbaye in a letter addressed to the Secretary to the State Government  (SSG), dated December 27, said he was resigning because of the death of Akeredolu.

The letter read: ” l write to refer to the subject above and to resign my appointment as the Special Adviser to the Governor on Union Matters and Special Duties with effect from today, Wednesday, 27 December, 2023

“My decision to resign is based on the unfortunate death of my Principal a fearless and honest leader, Governor Arakunm Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, SAN CON, whom I am loyal to oven 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.

On his part, the CPS to the governor, Richard Olatunde, in a letter dated Wednesday 27,said that his resignation was hinged on ” the unfortunate and untimely death of our leader, principal, and father figure, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.

Olatunde wrote: “It is with a heavy heart and deep sadness that I tender my resignation as the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, effective from today, Wednesday 27, 2023.

“My decision to resign from office is hinged on the unfortunate and untimely death of our leader, principal, and father figure, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON.

“Throughout my tenure as the Chief Press Secretary, I was fortunate to witness firsthand exceptional qualities of Governor Akeredolu. His courage, truthfulness, and honesty were unrivaled, and they served as a constant source of inspiration for me.”