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Powerful APC Governor Defies Rumour Over Ill-Health Status, Makes Public Appearance
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Powerful APC Governor Defies Rumour Over Ill-Health Status, Makes Public Appearance

by  Segun Adeyemi 2 min read
  • Governor Rotimi Akeredolu is back in the public domain again to discuss party affairs ahead of the 2023 polls
  • His appearance comes less than 24 hours after speculations making the rounds stated that he was seriously ill and suffering from an unknown illness
  • The Ondo state governor who met with party leaders reached a resolution with them to commence rallies for senatorial candidates in January

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Ondo, Akure - Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state has silenced rumour carriers by making a public appearance less than 24 hours after it was reported that he is suffering from an unknown illness.

As reported by The Nation, the Ondo state governor met with the leaders of the Ondo state chapter of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) to deliberate on the dates for the senatorial flag-off campaign in the state.

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Rotimi Akeredolu, APC, Ondo State
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu and APC leaders in Ondo state have fixed dates for the senatorial rallies in the state. Photo: Richard Olatunde
Source: UGC

Governor Akeredolu at the meeting decided on Monday, January 23 for the Ondo central senatorial district rally and Monday, February 6 for the Ondo north rally.

The governor encouraged leaders of the party to take it upon themselves to mobilise electorates to troop out in their numbers to vote for their candidates while also expressing optimism that the party will retain its dominance in the state.

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Ondo APC chairman predicts dominance at polls

Also speaking at the meeting, the state party chairman, Ade Adetimehin reiterated that the party is on course to retain its dominance across all areas in the state.

He said:

“From reports, the rally is adjudged the best. We must keep the tempo going. We have laid our hands on the plough and there is no looking back.

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“The Presidential election is going to be ours, the Senate and House of Representatives are also going to be ours. We will win all the House of Assembly seats. We must work hard for this election."

Why Akeredolu’s wife attacked Governor’s female aide, details emerge

In a previous development, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state was reported to be suffering from an undisclosed illness.

This revelation was brought to the fore when his wife Betty Akeredolu was involved in an outburst with the governor's female aide Bunmi Ademosu.

In a leaked WhatsApp audio, the governor's wife lashed out Ms Ademosu for meddling in the health affairs of her husband.

Source: Legit.ng

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Segun Adeyemi (Current Affairs and Politics Editor) Segun Adeyemi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience as an active field reporter, editor, and editorial manager. He has had stints with Daily Trust newspaper, Daily Nigerian, and News Digest. He currently works as an editor for Legit.ng's current affairs and politics desk. He holds a degree in Mass Communication (Adekunle Ajasin University). He is a certified digital reporter by Reuters, AFP and the co-convener of the annual campus journalism awards. Email: segun.adeyemi@corp.legit.ng.

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