Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has said he would return to Nigeria soon following his trip overseas for medical treatment.
Ondo State commissioner for information and orientation Bamidele Ademola-Olateju stated this in a press release on Thursday.
“The Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON, expresses his profound gratitude to the good people of Ondo State for the ceaseless evocation of prayers and messages of goodwill for his full recovery and return to good health, soon,” Ademola-Olateju said.
“This unprecedented display of genuine affection and solidarity have been a soothing balm and the reinvigorating elixir sustaining the determination, not only for the amiable Governor to stand on his feet, but also, and more importantly, for him to continue his service to the people, particularly the good people of Ondo State.”
Ademola-Olateju said the governor thanked President Bola Tinubu and members of his team, all party leaders, his fellow governors and the members of the State House of Assembly for their support.
SEE ALSO:
Akeredolu finally hands over power to deputy Lucky Aiyedatiwa
Akeredolu watches FA Cup final as government dismisses death rumour
According to the commissioner, Akeredolu is in high spirits and expects to join the people of the state as soon as his doctors consider it expedient.
Ondo State House of Assembly on June 13, 2023 confirmed Deputy Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa as the new acting governor, stepping in for Akeredolu who is on medical leave.
The Assembly received a letter from Akeredolu, notifying it about his medical leave for 21 working days over his health condition.
Akeredolu said in the letter that his deputy would act in his capacity until his return on Thursday, July 6.
