"Good Night Aketi": APC UK Mourns Ondo Governor Akeredolu's Death

• The All Progressives Congress (APC) United Kingdom chapter has reacted to the death of Ondo state governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu
• The APC UK mourns the late governor of the Sunshine state popularly known and called "Aketi" with the simple word "Goodnight"
• Akeredolu reportedly died of cancer and leukemia in a hospital in Lagos on Wednesday, December 27

Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 5 years of experience covering metro and government policy

Akure, Ondo state - The All Progressives Congress (APC) United Kingdom chapter has paid tribute to the late Ondo state governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.

In a short post via its Facebook page on Wednesday, December 27, the APC UK simply wrote “GOODNIGHT AKETI!”

This was after multiple sources disclosed that the governor of the Sunshine state died in a Lagos hospital.

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Recall that the late governor proceeded on another medical leave after he spent over three months in Germany.

The late governor's medical leave led to his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa being worn in as the state's acting governor.

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Legit.ng earlier reported that Akeredolu's death has led to political re-arrangement in the Sunshine state.

While the state was yet to make an official statement about Akeredolu's death, an APC chieftain in the state disclosed that arrangements were being made to swear in the acting governor, Aiyedatiwa.

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Legit.ng also reported that the death of Akeredolu hit many Nigerians in a hard way after showing signs of recovering from his prolonged illness.

While family, friends, and Nigerians continued to pay tribute to the fallen hero, Legit.ng highlighted some interesting facts to know about Akeredolu.

Governor Akeredolu dies after prolonged illness

Legit.ng also reported that Akeredolu died after suffering from a prolonged illness that took him out of the country.

The governor was said to have died of prolonged leukemia...died at a state house hospital in Lagos on Wednesday morning, December 27. Multiple media cited a reliable source over the death of the governor, who died at the age of 67.

Source: Legit.ng