Ondo State House of Assembly has confirmed Olayide Adelami as the Deputy Governor of Ondo state.
Recall that his nomination was sent to the Assembly by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Wednesday.
A former Deputy Clerk at the National Assembly (NASS), Adelami was confirmed during a plenary session of the Assembly, presided over by the Speaker, Olamide Oladiji on Thursday.
Adelami’s nomination was confirmed shortly after he was screened by the House Selection Committee, chaired by the Speaker.
He hails from Owo, headquarters of Owo local government, and hometown of the late former Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.
The Clerk of the Assembly, Jaiyeola Benjamin, had earlier read the letter sent to the House by Aiyedatiwa, requesting the consideration of the nominee for the position of Deputy Governor.
According to Akinruntan, the nominee has a clear understanding of the position, adding that he possesses the required academic qualifications and is physically, mentally, and emotionally stable and fit to accomplish the task.
The Majority Leader of the Assembly, Oluwole Ogunmolasuyi, moved the motion for the report to be considered and the nominees to be confirmed, which was seconded by Felix Afe, representing Akoko North West Constituency 2.
On his part, Adelami appreciated Aiyedatiwa for nominating him, promising not to betray the emotion and confidence he reposed in him.
