Ondo State Government announced the tragic death of the late Governor Olarotimi Akeredolu in the early hours of Wednesday at the age of 67 after a prolonged battle with prostate cancer and leukemia.
This was made known in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mrs Bamidele Ademola-Olateju, who confirmed this in Akure, the state capital.
Ademola-Olateju said “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.
According to her “Governor Akeredolu was an extraordinary leader whose unwavering dedication to the state and its people was both commendable and unparalleled.
“He 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.
”We find solace in the knowledge that Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu lived a purposeful life, devoted to the service of God Almighty.
The commissioner further said a letter has been sent to President Bola Tinubu, GCFR, to officially inform him of the devastating news while the family and the Ondo State Government appreciate him for his support for Governor Akeredolu during his illness.
”The family and the state government will release further details regarding the funeral arrangements,” she concluded.
