Raimi Olayiwola Aminu, the Commissioner for Infrastructure, Lands, and Housing in Ondo State, has tendered his resignation less than 24 hours after the swearing-in of Lucky Aiyedatiwa as the new Governor of Ondo State following the death of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu.
In his resignation letter addressed to the Secretary to the State Government, Princess Oladunni Odu, Aminu stated that his decision was based on conscience and the passing of his leader and “dear boss, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, SAN, CON, joined the Saint Triumphant.”
Aminu expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve in Akeredolu’s cabinet in various capacities, including Senior Special Assistant on Lands and Infrastructure, Special Adviser on Lands, Works, and Infrastructure, and Commissioner for Infrastructure, Lands, and Housing.
The resignation comes amid a series of political battles and changes in the state following Akeredolu’s death and Aiyedatiwa’s assumption of office.