Ondo Government Speaks on Akeredolu’s ‘Death’

The Ondo State Government has officially replied to claims stating that Governor Rotimi Akeredolu is dead.

This follows reports circulating online surround Akeredolu’s health.

Debunking previous suggestions, the state government stated that the governor was alive and well.

To further dispel any doubts about his well-being, a video was released showing the Governor watching the FA Cup finals between Manchester United and Manchester City.

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Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Bamidele Ademola-Olateju stated that certain individuals were attempting to use the disinformation for political gain.

Ademola-Olateju confirmed that the Governor has been actively attending to state matters and delegating responsibilities when necessary.

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The statement read:

“We have been inundated with calls and messages concerning the state of health of the Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON. We had chosen to ignore this wicked fabrication until it appeared that certain persons seek to draw political mileage from the disinformation.

“We enjoin the members of the public to ignore the rumour. Akere is very much alive.”