According to reports, Akeredolu passed away on Wednesday at around 2 a.m. in the morning while undergoing treatment in a German hospital.
The Ondo governor died at the age of 67.
The APC Chieftain Popularly known as “Aketi” had his adopted name as “Arakunri” He fought long and hard but finally succumbed to the cold hands of death.
He passed away after battling prostate cancer and leukemia, two conditions that had kept him unable to move for several months.
Background:
Akeredolu, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), won his re-election as the state governor in October 2020 and was sworn in for a second term in office in February 2021.
The Governor’s second term, which started in January 2021, was plagued with difficulties ever since he went on medical leave overseas in June.
After spending months abroad, the 67-year-old politician came back to Nigeria in September and settled in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State.
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 a public outrage.
On Wednesday, December 13, he proceeded on another medical leave and wrote a notice formally transferring power to his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa who later assumed the responsibilities of the Governor in full acting capacity.
He strongly advocated for the payment of taxes in Ondo State to help boost the economy of the state and fulfilments of other obligations.
He started a sea port project in Ondo state and stated that his administration was committed to the completion of the project, which was initiated in his first term, saying the port would not only serve Nigeria but also the whole of West Africa once built.
