Ondo State Governor Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, SAN, CON, has applauded the State Executive Council, and the members of the State House of Assembly for their unwavering support and revealed that he is on the path to recovery.
Speaking on Thursday after being away for a few weeks due to ill health stated that the prayers and support have rejuvenated his dedication to serving and working tirelessly for the betterment of the people of Ondo State.
Entitled ‘My Dear People of Ondo State,’ the full open letter reads, ‘I pen this message with a heart overflowing with immense gratitude and deep appreciation. Your dedication, understanding, ceaseless prayers, and messages of goodwill during my journey to recovery have been nothing short of a soothing balm for my soul. Your unwavering support and genuine affection have sustained my determination to renewed vigor and, most importantly, to continue serving you, the good people of Ondo State.
I am profoundly grateful to our esteemed President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and his team, as well as all political party leaders, my brother Governors, the State Executive Council, and the members of the State House of Assembly for their unwavering support. Your collective strength and solidarity have uplifted my spirit and reaffirmed my commitment to our shared vision for progress and development.
While I remain on the path to recovery, I eagerly await the moment when I will stand among you once again. Rest assured, I am in high spirits and have full faith in the expertise of my doctors. I will return to you ALL as soon as they deem it expedient.
My dear people, once again, your prayers, support, and the rejuvenating elixir of goodwill you have bestowed upon me have fortified my resolve. I am resolute in my dedication to serving you and working tirelessly for the betterment of our beloved Ondo State.
Thank you from the depths of my heart.’
On the 13th of June 2023, Governor Akeredolu handed over formally to his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on a 21-day leave for medical treatment abroad from the 7th of June until the 6th of July as read out on the floor of the State Assembly.
“The Governor, who had directed his Deputy, Hon.Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa to act as the Governor while away, has assured of his resumption on the 6th of July, 2023.”
