Akeredolu’s Media Aide Reacts to Video of Ondo Governor’s Return From Medical Leave Abroad

Akeredolu’s Media Aide Reacts to Video of Ondo Governor’s Return From Medical Leave Abroad

  • Chief press secretary to Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has debunked the viral video on social media suggesting the governor is back in the country
  • Richard Olatunde said Governor Akeredolu is still in Germany on medical vacation, where he is recovering from surgery
  • Olatunde stated further that Akeredolu would soon be back to continue his administration's REDEEMED agenda to the people of Ondo state

Akure, Ondo state - Richard Olatunde, the chief press secretary to Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, has reacted to a social media video suggesting that Akeredolu has returned to Nigeria from his medical vacation.

In a press statement issued on Sunday, August 13, via his Twitter handle @Richard_Tundee, Olatunde said Governor Akeredolu is still in Germany, focused on his full recovery.

Governor Akeredolu is not back, still in Germany on medical leave
Governor Akeredolu is not back; he is still in Germany on medical leave, says chief press secretary. Photo Credit:@Richard_Tundee
Source: Twitter

Governor Akeredolu back in Nigeria?

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“The video in question, which is circulating, was captured during the Governor's campaign tour in preparation for the last Presidential and National Assembly elections.”

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He disclosed that Governor Akeredolu would return to the state very soon to continue executing his administration's REDEEMED agenda.

Governor Akeredolu extends medical leave indefinitely

Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Governor Olurotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has 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.

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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.

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“Aketi dey kampe”: Wife of unwell Gov Akeredolu celebrates husband at 67 as hospital photo, video emerge

The First Lady of Ondo State, Mrs Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has released the first photo of her ailing husband, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu in a birthday tribute on social media to celebrate his 67th birthday.

As seen by Legit.ng on Facebook, the Ondo State First Lady shared the photo on Friday, July 21, with the caption, “Aketi dey Kampe! Victory for us!”

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

The Ondo State government has given 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.

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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