BREAKING: Governor Akeredolu Of Ondo Dies After Prolonged Leukemia Fight

Eko Hot Blog reports that Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has succumbed to death at the age of 67.

A family source told SaharaReporters on Wednesday that Akeredolu died in Lagos.

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According to the online medium, he was managed by State House doctors up to the time of his death because they could not fly him abroad.

A picture of the ailing Governor while undergoing treatment in Germany

“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.”

Recall that 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.

The Late Governor Akeredolu at a Thanksgiving Service In Ibadan following his return to Nigeria

Calls for his resignation gained momentum in the state as members of the opposition parties organized protests to demand that the governor resign or return to government house in Ondo.

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Meanwhile, Akeredolu’s deputy is expected to be sworn in soon.

Sources in the presidency have confirmed the governor’s demise, saying a statement will be released to mourn him.

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