The Ondo State House of Assembly has screened and ratified a former Deputy Clerk of the National Assembly, Olayide Adelami, as the state's Deputy Governor.

At the plenary presided over by the Speaker, Olamide Oladiji, the Clerk of the House, Benjamin Jaiyeola, read the nomination letter written to the House by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa yesterday.

Submitting the screening committee report, the Deputy Speaker, Abayomi Akinruntan, noted that Adelami had been confirmed to be a man of reputable character, well-exposed, and physically and mentally fit for the position.

In his response, Adelami thanked the governor for allowing him to serve the state, saying his appointment was a call of duty, and he promised to work for the development of Ondo State and the country.

He also promised to promote a harmonious relationship between the state executive and the legislature.

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The Speaker, on his part, pledged that the legislature would give the executive the support needed at all times, stressing that with the confirmation of Adelami, the stage had been set for the rapid development of Ondo State.

Aiyedatiwa, who was sworn in on December 27, 2023, following the death of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, picked the late governor’s relative from Owo as his deputy.