UPDATED: Ondo Governor Akeredolu is dead 

 

Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has passed away at the age of  67. 

It was gathered that Akeredolu died in Lagos on Wednesday, after a long battle with an undisclosed illness.  

It was further revealed 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 our reporter. 

“They were looking for dialysis machines to be sent to his secret location in Lagos last week.”

Akeredolu returned to Nigeria in September following a three-month medical leave in Germany.

Recently, he informed the House of Assembly of his intention to proceed on another medical leave, stating that his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, will stand in as acting governor.

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. 

His 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.

Betty, in a statement via her X handle, 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,” she added.