The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has clarified that Governor Rotimi Akeredolu’s health challenge is not severe enough to prevent him from resuming his official duties as the state governor.
POLITICS NIGERIA reports that Governor Akeredolu had taken medical leave and temporarily handed over power to his deputy, Lucky Ayedatiwa, who assumed the role of Acting Governor.
Currently abroad, Governor Akeredolu is expected to return to work on July 6th of this year.
To dispel speculations about the severity of the governor’s health condition, Ade Adetimehin, the state chairman of the APC, issued a press statement.
In the statement, signed by the party’s Director of Media & Publicity, Steve Otaloro, Adetimehin stated, “Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has been dealing with health issues in recent times.”
The statement reads in part:
“It is pertinent to note that his health issue is not the too serious type that will prevent him from resuming his official position as Governor of Ondo State.
“Despite this, some individuals and groups have taken it upon themselves to spread false news and rumours about his death.
” It is disheartening to see that some people would wish death upon a fellow human being. Such actions are unfair and should be condemned by all well-meaning individuals.
“The opposition has also been quick to malign the Governor’s family, accusing them of not doing enough to take care of the Governor’s illness. Such accusations are falsely disrespectful, flippant and callous.
“Engr. Ade Adetimehin, APC chairman in Ondo State who is not happy with rumours being peddled around the health of Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN, appealed for support and prayer for the governor and family,
“What Arakunrin Akeredolu and the family requires at this period is our support and prayers for the full recovery of their family patriarch. Arabinrin Betty Akeredolu and her children have been doing their best in taking care of Governor Akeredolu.
“We must continue to pray for the Governor’s recovery and stand by the family in these difficult times.
The party’s state chairman said that “Akeredolu is a good man who loves the downtrodden and deserves all the support and prayers for a full recovery from his illness.
