Akeredolu died of complications from prostate cancer, says Ondo govt

• …as acting Governor takes oath of office, becomes substantive Governor

By Musa Baba Adamu

The Ondo government has explained the reason behind Rotimi Akeredolu death.
In a statement released yesterday, the state government said the late governor of the state, died of “complications from protracted prostate cancer”.
It will be recalled that before his death, the Ondo governor had been away from the state since June for medical treatment.
On September 7, Akeredolu returned to Nigeria after a three-month medical leave in Germany and was operating from his residence in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital.
In a statement, Bamidele Ademola-Olateju, the Ondo state commissioner for information, said a letter had been sent to President Bola Tinubu notifying him of the death of Akeredolu.
The commissioner said the state and family of the late governor would release details of the burial arrangement of Akeredolu.
“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,” the statement reads.
“Governor Akeredolu was an extraordinary leader whose unwavering dedication to the state and its people was both commendable and unparalleled.
“He did not only served as the Governor of Ondo State but also emerged as a prominent advocate for the entire Southwest region and the nation.
“Governor Akeredolu was a courageous leader and an exemplar of integrity. The weight of this loss is truly unbearable.”
Meanwhile, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Deputy Governor of Ondo, has been sworn in as the substantive governor of the state.
Aiyedatiwa was sworn in yesteday shortly after the announcement of the passing away of the late Governor
The swearing in ceremony took place at the government house, Alagbaka, Akure, the state capital, after the death of Rotimi Akeredolu, the governor of Ondo.