In a dramatic reshuffle at the Ondo State House of Assembly, Deputy Speaker Abayomi Akinruntan, representing Ilaje Constituency 1, has tendered his resignation.
The move, confirmed during Tuesday’s plenary session chaired by Speaker Olamide Oladiji, also saw the resignation of the House Majority Leader, Emmanuel Oluwole Ogunmolasuyi of Owo Constituency 1.
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Olatunji Oshati from Ose Constituency has since taken over as the new Majority Leader.
Akinruntan, who hails from the same local government as Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, attributed his decision to the ongoing political zoning and power-sharing dynamics within the state.
He has been replaced by Ololade Gbegudu, who represents Okitipupa Constituency II.Oshati, the new Majority Leader, formally moved the motion nominating Gbegudu as Deputy Speaker.
The nomination was supported by lawmaker Oluwatoyin Japhet of Akoko North East and seconded by Chris Ayebusiwa of Okitipupa Constituency I.
Speaker Oladiji had earlier announced Oshati’s new leadership role, which was approved during a closed-door session of the Assembly.
This leadership overhaul is reportedly aimed at ensuring equitable representation across the state’s political landscape.
