The governor, according to sources, died on Wednesday,
A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress in the state said arrangements were being concluded to swear in his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
However, the state government has yet to speak on the matter, as at the time of filing this report.
Akeredolu, 67, was said to be suffering from cancer and had been going to Germany for treatment.
The PUNCH had, on December 13, 2023, reported that Akeredolu was returning to Germany for further treatment.
The governor’s spokesperson, Richard Olatunde, in a statement, said Akeredolu would transmit a letter to the state House of Assembly handing over power to Aiyedatiwa.
A user on X, @realKingKuroO, tweeted, “The end of an era, my heart and thoughts goes out to his family’s and the good people of Ondo State, in this moment of mourning. Adieu.”
Another user, @ComradeBombole1, wrote, “I hope people forgive him all his wrongdoings as a leader… May God forgive him all his shortcomings.”
@TonexBat23, tweeted, “RIP great voice of the yorubas race. My condolences to families of those who died of late across the country.”
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Another tweep, @adewale_ibk, wrote, “So sad. May his soul rest in peace. Akeredolu was such a fearless One. Yoruba will miss him greatly.”
Facebook user, Elvis Ohiwere, wrote, “A great man he was and who never fail to speak to power! I presume there is more to his death than meets the eye however, everyone shall give account of stewardship someday. Adieu great man and may your soul rest in perfect peace.”
