After the demise of former Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, Dare Aragbiaye, a member of the State Executive Council serving as the Special Adviser on Union Matters and Special Duties, has submitted his resignation letter.
In his resignation letter, Aragbiaye attributed his decision to step down from the cabinet to the passing of Governor Akeredolu, to whom he had pledged unwavering loyalty even in death.
“My decision to resign is based on the unfortunate death of my principal, a fearless and honest leader, Governor Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Oduniayo Akeredolu, SAN CON, whom I am loyal to even in death.
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“I sincerely thank his excellency for the opportunity granted me to serve in his administration as a member of the State Executive Council, first as a Head of Service and now special adviser.
“Please accept the assurances of my esteemed regards,” read an excerpt from his letter.
Prior to his resignation, Aragbaye played a role within the cabinet’s inner circle that governed the state in the absence of Akeredolu, who had refrained from transferring power amid his prolonged illness.