SAN FRANCISCO, July 06, (THEWILL) – The Secretary to Ondo State Government, Ifedayo Abegunde, has resigned his appointment.
Abegunde confirmed his resignation in a telephone interview with a PUNCH correspondent saying his resignation takes effect from Monday, July 6, 2020.
When asked, the former SSG said, “Yes, I did, this week; effective today (Monday). As a matter of fact, I’m about to speak to the Press.”
On the reason for his decision, Abegunde said, “When I speak, I will speak very clear and loud.”
Abegunde also wrote and directed his resignation letter to the state Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu.
The letter titled ‘Letter of Resignation Effective 6th July 2020’ read, “I, Hon. Ifedayo Sunday Abegunde, the Secretary to the State Government of Ondo State hereby tender my letter of resignation.
“I want to thank Mr Governor for giving me the opportunity to serve the Government and people of Ondo State.
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“Again, my family and I wish Mr Governor quick recovery.”
THEWILL recalls that the political atmosphere in Ondo is heightening as the October 10 governorship election in the state draws nearer.
Earlier, the Deputy Governor, Agboola Ajayi, dumped the Governor Akeredolu’s tent of the All Progressives Congress for the Peoples Democratic Party.
The deputy governor has been embroiled in a number of faceoffs with the state governor who seeks reelection on the platform of the APC.