The body of the late former Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON, has arrived in Nigeria from Germany, where he passed away on December 26, 2023.
The plane carrying Akeredolu’s
remains landed at the airport at approximately 3:39 pm on Friday, January 5, 2024.
Upon arrival, the body was received by his wife, Chief Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, his children, and siblings led by Prof Wole Akeredolu, the immediate younger brother.
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by his Chief of Staff, Mr. Tayo Ayinde; Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Tokunbi Talabi; and representative of Osun State Governor, Senator Demola Adeleke also joined in receiving the body.
Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Engr Ade Adetimehin; a member of the House of Representatives, Hon Gboyega Adefarati, and some members of the Ondo State Executive Council, led by the Secretary to the State Government, Princess Oladunni Odu, were also present at the airport to receive the body of the former Governor.
Family members, followers, friends, and associates could be from pictures online unable to control their emotions as the body of the late Governor was lowered from the plane.
Meanwhile, the remains of the late Governor have been deposited at the morgue until the final burial, and details of the burial arrangements will be announced by the family at a later date.
