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Akinwande Soji-Ojo
Ondo State House of Assembly, on Thursday, screened and confirmed Olayide Adelami as the deputy governor of the state.
The development came barely 24 hours after the governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, picked Adelami as the deputy governor-designate and sent his name to the assembly for screening and approval.
The assembly confirmed the nominee after the consideration of a report by the selection committee presided over by the Speaker, Mr Olamide Oladiji.
Adelami had earlier been screened by the assembly before the commencement of plenary.
During the plenary, the Clerk of the House, Jaiyeola Benjamin, read the letter sent to the assembly by Aiyedatiwa for the consideration of the nominees
After the submission of the report, the Deputy Speaker of the House, Abayomi Akinruntan, recommended the confirmation of the nominee, affirming that Adelami had been properly screened.
The Majority Leader of the House, Mr Oluwole Ogunmolasuyi, moved the motion for the report to be considered and the nominee to be confirmed. The motion was seconded by Felix Afe representing Akoko North West 2 Constituency.
The Speaker, Oladiji congratulated the deputy governor designate, urging him “to put in his best.” H pledged the support of the assembly to the executive, for residents of the state to enjoy more democracy dividend.
Responding, Adelami appreciated Aiyedatiwa for nominating him, promising not to betray the confidence reposed in him.