The Deputy Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Honourable Abayomi Akinruntan, and the Majority Leader, Mr. Oluwole Ogunmolasuyi, have resigned from their positions.
They tendered their resignation letters during a plenary session held in Akure.
Akinruntan, who represents Ilaje Constituency 1, and Ogunmolasuyi, who represents Owo Constituency 1, are both members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Their resignations were formally announced on the floor of the House, which was presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji.
Akinruntan cited political power-sharing arrangements within the state as the reason for his resignation.
The resignation letter reads: “I hereby tender my resignation from the office of the Deputy Speaker effective from today, 2nd June, 2025. Recall the House was inaugurated in June 2023, and I was unanimously elected as Deputy Speaker by members as stipulated in our standing order.
“My resignation is borne out of the need to align with the conventional arrangement in power sharing of elective positions in the state. I want to appreciate all members and staff for their contributions and support.”
Following Akinruntan’s resignation, the lawmaker representing Okitipupa Constituency 2, Ololade Gbegude, was subsequently nominated by Oluwatoyin Japheth (Akoko North East Constituency) and seconded by Chris Ayebusiwa (Okitipupa Constituency 1) as the new Deputy Speaker.
While Mr Olatunji Oshati, from Ose State Constituency, has assumed the role of Majority Leader.
