Governor Rotimi Akeredolu
Updated: Ondo Governor Akeredolu dies after battle with leukemia
The Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, is dead.
A family source confirmed on Wednesday that Akeredolu died in Lagos of complications relating to leukemia.
He was 67 years old.
Leukemia is a cancer of the blood caused by a rise in the number of white blood cells in the body.
Akeredolu was reportedly managed by State House doctors up to his death because he could not be flown abroad.
The source said, “Akeredolu is dead. He died in Lagos.
“They were looking for dialysis machines to be sent to his secret location in Lagos last week.”
The governor returned to Nigeria in September after a three-month medical leave in Germany.
He recently proceeded on another medical leave after he was directed by President Bola Tinubu to hand over power to his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
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.
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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 X posts after questions were raised over plans to have a fanfare despite her husband’s ill health.
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