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The Nigerian governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, has reportedly passed away in the early hours of today, Wednesday, December 27 at the age of 67 after an extended struggle with leukaemia.
–As deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa(r), awaits swearing in as successor
The ailing governor had been under the care of State House doctors until his demise, unable to seek medical treatment abroad due to the severity of his condition.
The Ondo state governor began his medical leave on December 13, 2023, as part of his ongoing treatment, according to Richard Olatunde, his chief press secretary.
In his absence, Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, assumed the role of acting governor, leading to tensions between the governor’s loyalists and the deputy.
Akeredolu, absent from Ondo since June 2023, reportedly received further treatment in Ibadan, Oyo state, while overseeing state affairs from there.
The governor’s press secretary emphasized Akeredolu’s commitment to prioritizing his health and ensuring a full recovery before resuming his gubernatorial duties.
Akeredolu, who returned to Nigeria in September after a three-month medical leave in Germany, has been operating from Ibadan, prompting concerns among stakeholders and sparking a political crisis addressed by President Bola Tinubu. /PLEASE SHARE
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