The Ondo State government has officially confirmed the death of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, plunging the state into a deep sense of grief and loss. The news, which had been swirling online for hours, was finally confirmed through a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mrs. Bamidele Ademola-Olateju.
A Battle Courageously Fought:
The statement revealed that Governor Akeredolu passed away in Germany on Wednesday, following a valiant battle with prostate cancer. The news comes as a heavy blow to the people of Ondo State, who had closely followed the governor’s health struggles in recent months.
The statement read, “With a heavy heart, the Ondo State Government announces the passing of our beloved Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON.
“Mr. Governor peacefully departed from this world in the early hours of today, Wednesday, December 27, 2023. This tragedy has left behind a profound void in our hearts.
“Governor Akeredolu answered the eternal call while receiving medical treatment in Germany. He succumbed to complications arising from protracted prostate cancer.”
“However, we find solace in the knowledge that Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu lived a purposeful life, devoted to the service of God Almighty,” the statement added.
