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Just In: Ondo State Gov. Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu is Dead
The 67 years old Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, is dead.
Recall that Akeredolu had applied on December 12 to go on another medical leave as a follow-up to his medical treatment.
A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress in the state said arrangements were being concluded to swear in his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
The state government has yet to speak on the matter.
Though there has been no official confirmation from the state, a top government official disclosed that the state is still waiting for an official statement from the family of the governor.
Another official from the state, disclosed that some top officials who travelled to Germany yesterday night are heading toward the hospital to confirm the development.
He said” We are expecting the report from the people any moment from now.
When contacted, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Richard Olabode, did not take his calls nor respond to text messages sent to his phone by one of our correspondents.
Also, the state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mrs Bamidele Ademola-Olateju, did not take her calls when contacted her on the matter.
