Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State dies at 67 after a protracted illness.
The ailing Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN), is dead. He died at the age of 67 after a protracted illness. This was disclosed by family and top government sources who confirmed his demise on Wednesday morning.
The Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has passed away.
Ondo Governor, Akeredolu, reportedly dies at 67.
According to Sahara Reporters, a family source broke the sad news on Wednesday, December 27th.
He is said to have lost the battle to leukemia after months of acute illness.
A family source informed SaharaReporters on Wednesday, December 27th, that Akeredolu died in Lagos.
Notably, State House doctors were reportedly overseeing his medical care until his demise, as challenges with international travel prevented him from being flown abroad for treatment.
The insider revealed:
“Akeredolu is dead; he died in Lagos.”
“They were looking for dialysis machines to be sent to his secret location in Lagos last week.”
Rotimi Akeredolu was 67 years old at the time of his demise.
Reports have it that the cause of his death was leukemia, a cancer of the blood caused by a rise in the number of white blood cells in the body.
The news has triggered a variety of reactions online as netizens chip in their thoughts alongside condolence messages.
One jummy_dimples wrote, “Before I go type Rip, was he a good governor?”
@kbleathercity wrote: “Rest in peace Akeredolu. Awaye maku osi. Na market place be this, may we fulfill before going back home.”
@igwerodman wrote: “Our politicians don’t take us serious I swear.. only God knows how long this man has been dead 💀 .. his cabinet lied so they can steal enough before they would be changed by the new administration 😢😢😢”
@beautybybuqore wrote: “This life,hunmmm. Let us try to live a good and God-fearing life.Most especially, let’s live according to God’s will. There is a consequence for every of our actions, whether good or bad.And also let us not be greedy and be satisfied with what we have.”
@nizzytucker wrote: “If not for the uproar this man would have died in power with nothing to remember him except bad governance and greed, the heart of the Nigerian politician is desperately wicked.i have no pity for him I hope he faces judgement for everything he did while he was alive.”
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