Contrary to circulating reports, the Ondo State Government has clarified that Governor Rotimi Akeredolu did not die from leukemia. Instead, the late governor passed away due to complications arising from a long-standing battle with prostate cancer.
The state’s Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Bamidele Ademola-Olateju, released a statement confirming that the 67-year-old Akeredolu passed away on Wednesday while undergoing medical treatment in Germany.
“Mr. Governor peacefully departed from this world in the early hours of today, Wednesday, December 27, 2023,” the statement partly read.
“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.”
The commissioner stated that a letter has been sent to President Bola Tinubu to officially inform him about the situation. He also mentioned that the deceased’s family and the state government will provide more information about the funeral arrangements.
