Afimag.com –
Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has died in Lagos after protracted illness that led him to hand over power to his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
Akeredolu died on December 27, 2023, after he suffered a prolong battle with leukemia as it was managed by State House doctors up to his death because they could not fly him abroad.
The ailing 67 year old governor who returned to Nigeria in September after a three-month medical leave in Germany, proceeded on another one after he was directed by President Bola Tinubu to hand over power to his deputy.
Upon his return, the governor stayed in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital trying to handle the affairs of his state from there which did not go well with the people of Ondo State.
On July 9, 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 tweeted.
