APC Chairman Reveals Ailing Governor Akeredolu is in a State of “Extreme Incapacity”

APC Chairman Reveals Ailing Governor Akeredolu is in a State of “Extreme Incapacity”

  • The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Abdullahi Adamu, has spoken on the ill-health of Ondo state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu
  • 66-year-old Governor Akeredolu is seriously ill and has been flown overseas by his family members
  • Adamu remembered the sick governor and prayed for his speedy recovery, in order to resume office soon

FCT, Abuja - The national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Abdullahi Adamu has declared that the ailing Ondo state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, is incapacitated and hospitalised.

Adamu spoke on Monday, July 10, in Abuja at a meeting with chairmen of the APC across the country, The Cable reported.

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APC chairman, Abdullahi Adamu, has asked for prayers for ailing Governor Rotimi Akeredolu. Photo credits: Rotimi Akeredolu Aketi, Kashim Shettima
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Adamu prays for Akeredolu’s speedy recovery

Speaking with the party stalwarts, Adamu wished Governor Akeredolu a fast recovery, This Day newspaper reported.

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Adamu said:

“We regret to announce the extreme incapacity of the governor of Ondo State, who we understand has been hospitalised overseas.
“We wish and pray for him for a speedy recovery.”

During the meeting, Adamu also bemoaned the abduction of Paul Omotoso, the party's chairman in Ekiti state.

Governor Akeredolu extends medical leave indefinitely, Ondo speaker gives reason

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Governor Akeredolu extended his one-month medical leave indefinitely.

The Speaker of Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt (Hon) Olamide Oladiji, on Monday, July 10, confirmed the extension of Akeredolu’s leave to journalists in Akure, the state capital.

Akeredolu, who is also the chairman of South West Governor’s Forum, wrote to the state House of Assembly to extend his medical leave and the acting period by the deputy governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa.

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Ondo government gives update on Governor Akeredolu’s ill-health, return date

Legit.ng also reported that the Ondo State government gave a message of hope to residents and natives of the Sunshine state over the health condition of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, who is currently overseas receiving treatment.

As reported by Punch, a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Bamidele Ademola-Olateju, on Thursday, July 5, revealed that the governor is in high spirits and will soon return to the country.

Source: Legit.ng

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