Akeredolu’s body arrives in Nigeria

The body of the former Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has arrived Nigeria from Germany where he died.

The plane conveying the body arrived Lagos at about 3:39 p.m., on Friday.

The body was received by his wife, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, his children, and siblings led by Wole Akeredolu, the immediate younger brother.

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by his Chief of Staff, Tayo Ayinde; Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Tokunbi Talabi; and representative of Osun State Governor, Senator Demola Adeleke also joined in receiving the body.

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Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Ade Adetimehin; a member of the House of Representatives, 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 not control their emotions as the body of the former Governor was lowered from the plane.

Former Governor Akeredolu passed away in Germany on December 27, 2023. His remains has been deposited at the morgue until the final burial.

Details of the burial arrangements will be announced by the family at a later date.