BREAKING: Jubilation As Gov Akeredolu Returns to Nigeria After 3 Months In Germany
- Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has returned to Nigeria after spending three months in Germany for medical treatment
- Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, the first lady of the state, shared the picture of the governor's return on social media on Thursday
- His return comes after several speculations that the governor died while undergoing treatment for an undisclosed ailment
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Akure, Ondo - Rotimi Akeredolu, the governor of Ondo State, has reportedly returned to Nigeria after spending three months of medical vacation in Germany.
Some sources revealed that the governor landed in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, in the early hours of Thursday, September 7.
Akeredolu's wife announces the return of the governor
Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, the first lady of Ondo state, shared the picture of the governor's return on her Twitter page on Thursday.
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The governor has been in the news over his health. He had embarked on a 21-day leave on June 7 but could not resume work on July 6, the expected resumption date.
On July 15, his deputy governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, took over in an acting capacity.
At the time, Aiyedatiwa had said, “Akeredolu will resume duty after being certified fit by doctors.”
Ondo people jubilate as Governor Akeredolure returns to Nigeria
In the comment section Betty's post, residents of Ondo state and other Nigerians celebrated the governor's return. See their comments below:
ASIWAJU:
"To God be the Glory, so happy seeing your return your Excellence."
Sodik Ahmed:
"What a good news! We thank God for Mr. Governor's life."
Banji Fash:
"I’ve really missed him. Welcome home, my governor."
Tunde Olayode congratulated the governor and the people of the state.
"Congratulations to the Akeredolus on His Excellency's recovery and discharge to return home and to the Government and the People of Ondo State in General. To God Almighty, Alone be The Glory!"
Kwamina Orukotan
"Good health grants him, O Lord God Almighty our Healer. Thank you for his wellness and good health."
See the tweet here:
"Akeredolu is incapacitated": PDP kicks as APC gives details on ailing governor
Legit.ng earlier reported that the former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Adamu, said the governor was "incapacitated" due to health reasons.
But the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) kicked over the remark. The party claimed spokespersons of the governor have kept the people of the state in darkness and allowed the Adamu to carry out their jobs.
Source: Legit.ng