UPDATED: Governor Akeredolu is dead 

Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu died in Germany in the early hours of Wednesday. 

Ondo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Bamidele Ademola-Olateju, who disclosed this in a statement revealed that the governor succumbed to complications arising from an extended battle with prostate cancer. 

Akeredolu, aged 67, passed away on Wednesday morning after a prolonged health struggle. 

Ademola-Olateju mentioned that additional information about the funeral arrangements for the late Akeredolu will be released by the family and the state government.

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The statement read: “With a heavy heart, the Ondo State Government announces the tragic passing of our beloved Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON. 

“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. 

“A letter has been sent to President Bola Tinubu, GCFR, to officially inform His Excellency of this devastating news. The Family and the Ondo State Government appreciate Mr. President for his support for Governor Akeredolu during his illness. The family and the state government will release further details regarding the funeral arrangements.

“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. 

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“However, we find solace in the knowledge that Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu lived a purposeful life, devoted to the service of God Almighty.”