BREAKING NEWS: Ondo Governor, Akeredolu Dies At 67 Of Cancer of the blood
The embattled Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, is dead.
A family source revealed that Akeredolu died in a hospital in Lagos as he was being managed by State House doctors up to his death because they could not fly him abroad.
According to report, “They were looking for dialysis machines to be sent to his secret location in Lagos last week.”
The now former governor returned to Nigeria in September following a three-month medical leave in Germany and only recently proceeded on another one after he was directed by President Bola Tinubu to hand over power to his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa as his deputy, Aiyedatiwa has been standing in as Acting Governor and following his return to Nigeria in September, Akeredolu stayed in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital and tried to govern his state from there, leading to public outrage.
On the 9th of July, Akeredolu’s wife, Betty announced the suspension of activities lined up to celebrate her 70th birthday. The Ondo first lady announced the suspension of the activities in Twitter posts after questions were raised over plans to have a fanfare despite her husband’s ill health. “Hello Family and Friends. This is to inform you that all activities lined up to mark my 70th birthday are hereby suspended till further notice due to unforeseen circumstances beyond my control. Sorry for any inconvenience caused by this development.”
“Nevertheless, be assured that I will be celebrated in style upon my return. Thank you for your understanding. I remain Arabinrin a.k.a Ada Owere I,” she said.
