In a significant shakeup within the Ondo State House of Assembly, the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Abayomi Akinruntan, and the Majority Leader, Hon. Ogunmolasuyi, have officially tendered their resignations from their respective positions.
Hon. Akinruntan, in a brief statement, attributed his decision to political power-sharing arrangements, a development widely believed to be part of ongoing negotiations within the state’s political landscape. While no specific details were provided, sources within the Assembly suggest the move is part of a larger realignment strategy among key political blocs.
Following the resignations, the Assembly moved swiftly to fill the leadership vacuum. Hon. Ololade Gbegudu has been announced as the new Deputy Speaker, while Hon. Olatunji Oshati assumes the role of Majority Leader.
The changes, confirmed during a plenary session on Tuesday, come at a time of increased political activity ahead of the 2025 gubernatorial election cycle. Analysts believe the reshuffle is aimed at stabilizing party structures and aligning interests ahead of the forthcoming political contests.
More details are expected to emerge as reactions continue to trail the development within the state’s political corridors.
