JUST IN: Ondo Assembly Gets New Speaker, Deputy

Ondo lawmakers have elected Hon Oladiji Olamide representing Ondo East Constituency as Speaker of the Assembly.

The All Progressives Congress(APC) dominated the Assembly having won 23 seats while the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) won three seats.

Moreover, 12 lawmakers in the 10th Assembly are aged between 30 and 45.

The youngest Ondo lawmaker, Moyinolorun Ogunwumiju, is 33, while the oldest is Witherspoon Morenike at 63.

Besides Witherspoon representing Owo II, other female lawmakers are Fayemi Annah representing Ilaje II and Ogunlowo Oluwatosin representing Idanre.

Oladiji was elected as Speaker after a proclamation letter from Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu was read by Clerk of the House, Benjamin Jaiyeola.

Jaiyeola, who read the Governor’s letter proclaiming the 10th Assembly to hold its first session, said it was in line with Sub section 3 of section 105 of the Nigeria Constitution.

The lawmakers also elected Hon Abayomi Akinruntan representing Ilaje 1, as Deputy Speaker.

The Speaker said the 10th Assembly would not be accused of not doing its best to reposition the state.

Olajidi promised a smooth relationship between the legislature and the executive.