December 27, (THEWILL) – The Chief Press Secretary (CPS), to Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, has resigned from his position, following the death of his Principal, on Wednesday, in Germany.
Richard Olatunde has been the Chief Press Secretary (CPS), to Governor Akeredolu until Wednesday evening, when he announced his resignation in a letter addressed to the Secretary to the State Government (SSG).
Dated December 27, the letter reads in part: “It is with a heavy heart and deep sadness that I tender my resignation as the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, effective today, Wednesday, December 27, 2023
”My decision to resign is hinged on the unfortunate and untimely demise of our leader, principal and father figure, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON.
“Throughout my tenure as Chief Press Secretary, I have been fortunate enough to witness first-hand the exceptional qualities of Governor Akeredolu. His courage, truthfulness and honesty were unrivalled and they served as a constant source of inspiration for me.
“In light of this tragedy, I believe it is for everyone to honour and respect Governor Akeredolu’s legacy and memory.
“I will continue to contribute to the development of our society in any way I can, carrying with me the principles instilled in me by my mentor, principal and father, Governor Akeredolu.”
