Ailing Ondo governor, Akeredolu prepares to return to office

The ailing governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu is getting ready to return to office as soon as his medical team gives him the green light.

Recall that following his ill health and pressures from different political quarters in Ondo State, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu formally wrote to notify the State House of Assembly that he is embarking on leave and that his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, should act as governor.

The Speaker of the House, Olamide Oladiji, in a statement, said Mr Akeredolu embarked on the 21-day leave for medical treatment abroad from 7th June and that he will be away until 6th July.

According to the letter, the leave will extend to the 6th of July due to public holidays on June 12 (Democracy Day) and Eid el Kabir (28th and 29th June.

As the one-month leave ends, Akeredolu has stated that he was touched by the extraordinary outpouring of genuine affection, prayers and solidarity from the people.

In a statement by his Commissioner for Information, Bamidele Ademola-Olateju, Akeredolu said that the ceaseless evocation of prayers and messages of goodwill for his full recovery have been serving as a comforting salve and a revitalizing tonic.

He also expressed his deep appreciation to the citizens of the state for their unwavering prayers and messages of goodwill, as he continues his recovery and strives to regain good health.

According to him, “the gestures have not only bolstered his determination to stand on his feet once again but have also served as a driving force for him to continue serving the people, particularly the esteemed residents of Ondo State.

“Similarly, he extended his gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as well as his team members, party leaders, fellow Governors, and the members of the State House of Assembly.

“This unprecedented display of genuine affection and solidarity have been a soothing balm and the reinvigorating elixir sustaining the determination, not only for the amiable Governor to stand on his feet, but also, and more importantly, for him to continue his service to the people, particularly the good people of Ondo State.

“The Governor thanks the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and members of his team, all party leaders, his brother Governors and the members of the State House of Assembly for their support.

“He is in high spirits and expects to join the people of the State as soon as his doctors consider it expedient.”