Strong indications have emerged that at least eight Special Assistants and Advisers to former Governor Rotimi Akeredolu have resigned their respective appointments few hours after the new Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, took over the affairs of the state.

The first to bow out of office was the Chief Press Secretary to late governor Akeredolu, Mr Richard Olatunde, who cited personal reasons for his sudden action.Among the latest is Dare Aragbaiye, who before now served as Special Adviser to the former Governor on Union Matters and Special Duties.

His resignation letter with reference GHP/FS/858/41 dated December 27, 2023 was submitted and received by the Secretary to the State Government in Governor’s office at Alagbaka in Akure.It is titled “Resignation of Appointment as Special Adviser, Union Matters and Special Duties” and reads in part” I write to refer to the subject above and to resign my appointment as the Special Adviser to the Governor on Union Matters and Special Duties with effect from today, Wednesday, December 27, 2023.

My decision to resign is based on the unfortunate death of my Principal, a fearless and honest leader, Governor Arakunrin, Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, whom Iam loyal to even in death.