Ondo SSG: Gov. Aiyedatiwa Keeps Door Open as Fasoranti Set for Potential Return
In a surprising political twist that has sparked widespread conversation across Ondo State, indications have emerged that the immediate past Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Taiwo Fasoranti, is set to return to his duty post.
This development follows an official clarification from a source in the Governor’s Office, which confirmed that the position of the SSG has remained vacant since Fasoranti’s departure on April 3, 2026.
Contrary to expectations of a fresh appointment, government insiders suggest that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has intentionally kept the seat warm, awaiting the return of the medical practitioner-turned-politician.
Dr. Fasoranti, the son of the revered Afenifere leader Pa Reuben Fasoranti, had initially resigned his appointment to focus on his ambition for the Ondo Central Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections.
However, recent high-level consultations within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the state’s executive council suggest a strategic rethink.
Sources close to the Alagbaka Government House hint that the Governor values Fasoranti’s administrative stability and “uncommon loyalty” during his brief but impactful tenure.
The decision to leave the office unoccupied for weeks is seen by many analysts as a clear signal of the Governor’s preference for Fasoranti to continue steering the state’s administrative machinery.
While an official “re-appointment” statement is expected in the coming days, the news has been met with enthusiasm by civil servants and political stakeholders who view Fasoranti as a bridge-builder.
For now, the “Vacant” sign at the SSG office serves as a placeholder for a man many believe never truly left the heart of the administration.
