..sworn in as governor
Lucky Aiyedatiwa has been sworn in as the Governor of Ondo State.
The swearing in followed the death of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu in Germany on Wednesday.
The swearing-in took place at the Government House, Alagbaka, Akure, on Wednesday.
Akeredolu, according to the state government died of prostate cancer at the age of 67.
Akeredolu was in Germany for another round of medical care when he died.
The state government formally announced Akeredolu’s death in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mrs Bamidele Ademola-Olateju.
The statement is titled “It is a sad day in Ondo State”, reads in part:
“With a heavy heart, the Ondo State Government announces the passing of our beloved Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON
“Mr. Governor peacefully departed from this world in the early hours of today, Wednesday, December 27, 2023. 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 statement reads further: “The family and the Ondo State Government appreciate Mr. President for his support for Governor Akeredolu during his illness. The family and the state government will release further details regarding the funeral arrangements.
“Governor Akeredolu was an extraordinary leader whose unwavering dedication to the state and its people was both commendable and unparalleled. He not only served as the Governor of Ondo State but also emerged as a prominent advocate for the entire Southwest region and the nation. Governor Akeredolu was a courageous leader and an exemplar of integrity. The weight of this loss is truly unbearable.
“However, we find solace in the knowledge that Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu lived a purposeful life, devoted to the service of God Almighty.”