Reactions have trailed the death of Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu.
The ailing governor died on Wednesday, December 27 at 67 years old.
A source who spoke to SaharaReporters learnt that he was managed by State House doctors up to his death because they could not fly him abroad.
“Akeredolu is dead; he died in Lagos,” the source said.
“They were looking for dialysis machines to be sent to his secret location in Lagos last week.”
Recall that he returned to Nigeria in September following a three-month medical leave in Germany and only recently proceeded on another one after he was directed by President Bola Tinubu to hand over power to his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
His deputy, Aiyedatiwa has been standing in as Acting Governor.
Following his return to Nigeria in September, Akeredolu stayed in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital and tried to govern his state from there, leading to public outrage.
On July 9, Akeredolu’s wife, Betty announced the suspension of activities lined up to celebrate her 70th birthday.
The Ondo first lady announced the suspension of the activities in Twitter posts after questions were raised over plans to have a fanfare despite her husband’s ill health.
Nigerians on social media have been reacting to his demise
If someone with govt financial back up can't surv!ve this, what will the poor do!
— Ebuka (@Ebuka36139479) December 27, 2023
Na God dey save us.
More reason you should always thank your maker for giving you a new day everyday.
After all he did by not by not handing over to his deputy.
— Busari Olayemi (@iamBoaz_) December 27, 2023
Can he do that now.
Why do human forget death when making decisions
RIP. I hope the responsibility of governance is handed down to his deputy as constitutionally demanded. We don’t want APC meddlesome madness to crop up in that state.
— Agba Voter (@threefaceIdibia) December 27, 2023
R.I.P. our in-law.
— IPOB Liverpool Central (@ipob_central) December 27, 2023
You will be remembered for your courageous efforts in advocating for peace and security in the Southern region of the ZOO.
YOUR unwavering support in urging the Southern Governors to take a stand against open grazing and your solidarity during the Owo… pic.twitter.com/tnkXTGUqvJ
Akeredolu is dead, The holy God that take the life of Umaru Musa Yar’adua has also take that of Akeredolu.
— Maibitil Mni. (@Maibitil_) December 27, 2023
I hope other politicians learn that if you don't make basic healthcare accessible, nothing will save you. May his soul rest in peace.
— Presh (@IamPresh90) December 27, 2023
The fight now is off. Such is life, fighting for power and accumulation of wealth always make us forgotten about the inevitable scenario of death that we are all destined to.
— Maibitil Mni. (@Maibitil_) December 27, 2023
RIP.????????
