Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu is dead. He was 67 last 21st July.
According to reports, the Senior Advocate of Nigeria died in a German hospital on Wednesday.
He was first sworn in as governor on 24th February 2017 and was due to finish his second tern on 24th February 2025.
It was learnt that he was managed by State House doctors up to his death because they could not fly him abroad.
“Akeredolu is dead; he died in Lagos”, a reliable source told Vanguard.
“They were looking for dialysis machines to be sent to his secret location in Lagos last week”.
The ailing governor returned to Nigeria last September following a three-month medical leave in Germany.
Recently, he went on another medical leave after being directed by President Bola Tinubu to hand over power to his deputy, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa in acting capacity.
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.
Akeredolu’s wife, Betty announced the suspension of activities lined up to celebrate her 70th birthday.
The Ondo State 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.
In a statement via her X handle, she said: “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”.
