In the state capital of Akure, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa is presently being sworn in as the new governor of Ondo State.
This happened after Rotimi Akeredolu, the state governor, passed away on Wednesday.
Following a battle with prostate cancer, Akeredolu passed away in Germany at the age of 67, as revealed by a statement from the state administration.
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The Ondo State Government regretfully announces the demise of our dear Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON. The statement was released by the state’s Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mrs. Bamidele Ademola-Olateju.
Early on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, in the early hours of the day, Mr. Governor quietly passed away. There is an immense gap in our hearts as a result of this catastrophe.
As Governor Akeredolu was in Germany for medical care, he answered the call of eternity. He passed away from complications brought on by his long-term prostate cancer.
April 3, 2023 was the first of two distinct medical vacations that Akeredolu took, and July 10, 2023 was the second. He returned to the nation on September 7 and informed the state House of Assembly right away.
Justice Olusegun Odusola, the state chief judge, was supposed to oversee the procedure, according to a previous report from PUNCH Online.
Up until Wednesday, December 13, when Akeredolu took yet another medical leave of absence, Aiyedatiwa served as deputy governor.