The Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, is dead. A family source said on Wednesday that Akeredolu died in Lagos.
It was also 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,” the source said.
“They were looking for dialysis machines to be sent to his secret location in Lagos last week.”
He was 67 years old.
The ailing governor returned to Nigeria in September following a three-month medical leave in Germany and only recently proceeded on another one after he was directed by President Bola Tinubu to hand over power to his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
His deputy, Aiyedatiwa has been standing 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.
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.
“The governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu has leukemia, he is really down,” one of the sources in the Alagbaka Government House revealed at that time.
Leukemia is a cancer of the blood caused by a rise in the number of white blood cells in the body.
For sufferers, the white blood cells crowd out the red blood cells and platelets needed by the body to stay healthy.
White blood cells are potent infection fighters which grow and divide in an orderly way, as the body needs them. But in people with leukemia, the bone marrow produces an excessive amount of abnormal white blood cells, which don't function properly.
It is a cancer of blood-forming tissues that hinders the body’s ability to fight infections.
The types that exist include acute lymphoblastic leukemia, acute myeloid leukemia and chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
Treatment for leukemia can be complex depending on the type of leukemia and other factors.
However, some strategies and resources can help make treatment successful.
According to WebMD Cancer Center, its symptoms may include weakness or fatigue, bruising or bleeding easily, fever or chills, infections that are severe or keep coming back, and pain in your bones or joints.
Others may include headaches, vomiting, seizures, weight loss, night sweats, shortness of breath, and swollen lymph nodes or organs like the spleen.
Reactions Trail Rotimi Akeredolu Death In Germany
Several reactions have trailed the reported death of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State.
There were conflicting reports on the location of his death as some say he died in Lagos while another source reported that the late governor died around 2 am on Wednesday in a German hospital where he was receiving treatment.
It was reported that the ailing Ondo governor died of leukaemia and prostate cancer that had made him incapacitated for several months.
Following the development, some citizens took to social media to express their sadness over the death of the Ondo governor, while others sympathised with his wife and family.
See some of the reactions below.
@OgbeniDipo wrote: “Rest in peace, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu. Your voice was loud and your open letters were candid and frank. You fought a good fight and have returned to your maker. Condolences to the Akeredolu family and the entire people of Ondo State. To God, we shall all return one day.”
@salawueedris1 wrote: “May your soul rest in peace Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu AKETI.”
@bolakazeem1 wrote: “May he gentle soul rest in perfect peace.”
@IbukunAwolola wrote: “Rest well Ogbeni Akeredolu”
@olalegacy1 wrote: “Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, Ondo state governor. Rest in Peace 🙏”
@maxvayshia wrote: “Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu passes on after a long battle with Leukaemia. Safe sails across the realms of your own creation and may the fruits from the works of your hands bring youa bountiful harvest. Go well, Comrade.”
@Yemisikolaa wrote: “Rest in Peace , Governor Rotimi Akeredolu.
“I don’t think I have heard of a sitting Governor in Nigeria who died in office, or has there been any?☹️This is sad!
“My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends and the Ondo people!🙏”
@thepoetprenuer wrote: “In the poignant juncture of life’s denouement, we bid adieu to the gubernatorial luminary, Akeredolu Rotimi, whose perambulations through the gubernatorial aegis were imbued with perspicacity.
“May the metaphysical odyssey henceforth be enshrouded in the tranquility of the ineffable, as the indelible imprints of his governance coalesce seamlessly into the collective mnemonic fabric.
“Within the labyrinthine tapestry of recollection, his contributions resonate in the profundity of a resounding chiaroscuro, and we extend our heartfelt commiserations to those ensconced within the ambit of his administrative purview. RIP Akeredolu.”
@BigMoyorhola wrote: “This is not the time to rejoice over the dèàth of akeredolu even if he wasn’t the best governor. At least respect the dead. Everybody is going to diè.”
@sonyjoelove wrote: “May God give his family and the Entire ondo state the fortitude to bear the loss and may almighty God grant him eternal rest.”
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