Yes, Akeredolu Has Health Challenge But Not Life Threatening- Ondo Govt. Speaks After 1st Lady Raises Alarm

The alarm raised by the wife Ondo State governor, Betty Akeredolu has prompted the state government to confirm the speculation about the deteriorating health of the governor, Rotimi Akeredolu.

Mrs Akeredolu had on Sunday dropped a voice note on a WhatsApp group belonging to women who are political appointees and loyalists of the governor, where she accused the Special Adviser to the governor on Multilateral and Inter-governmental Agency, Bunmi Ademosu of givng concoction to the governor.

The first lady who said the family only believes in Western medicine in treating the ailment asked Ademosu to leave her husband alone or she will deal ruthlessly with her in line with Igbo tribe. She (Mrs. Akeredolu) accused her (Mrs Ademosu) of scheming to be deputy governor in a situation the eventuality happens to her husband.

In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Richard Olabode Olatunde, the state government said it was constrained to respond to the concerns and assure people “that by the grace of God, there is no cause for alarm”.

It noted that, like every other person, Akeredolu had a health challenge but has received treatment and is recuperating speedily.

The spokesperson said his principal is not a superhuman and the immunity his office enjoys does not extend to physical wellness or otherwise.

Olatunde noted that contrary to speculations, the governor though frail, is discharging his official functions and not faced with any life-threatening illness.

The government listed his recent engagements including last week’s Executive Council meeting and Security Council meeting where decisions were taken on the escalated clashes in Ikare-Akoko.

“The Governor, who participated in rigorous campaign activities on the 7th of January, couldn’t have been bedridden as widely speculated.

“Last Friday, Governor Akeredolu still inaugurated a new Refrigerated Van for the use of Meat Dealers in the State. He also received the Melvin Jones Award of the Lions Club International same day.”

Appreciating the outpour of prayers even beyond partisan lines, Olatunde urged all persons of goodwill to ignore unfounded insinuations capable of creating any false sense of needless anxiety.