Akeredolu makes first public appearance after health scare

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State on Tuesday made his first public appearance, barely 24 hours  after confirming his ill-health status.

The Nation reported that Akeredolu appeared at a meeting with candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and other leaders of the party ahead of the forthcoming general elections.

He was also said to have fixed dates for the flag-off of the party’s senatorial campaign rallies in the state during the meeting.

Akeredolu was said to be sick as as confirmed by his wife, Betty, and the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Richard Olatunde.

An online newspaper, SaharaReporters, had reported that the governor was treating an ailment called leukemia, blood cancer, quoting a Government House source.

But the governor’s spokesman, Olatunde, said Akeredolu’s health issue was not an unusual one, and that the governor was not incapacitated.

He stated, “There is no cause for alarm on the Governor’s state of health. Governor Akeredolu, just like every other mere mortal has had some health challenge for which he has since received treatment and recuperating speedily.

“Since the Governor is not a superhuman and the immunity his office enjoys does not extend to physical wellness or otherwise, the health issue is therefore not an unusual one.

“However, contrary to speculations and insinuations making the round, the Governor though frail, is discharging his official functions.”