Ondo State Gov. Akeredolu returns to Nigeria after three months medical leave
Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu was on Thursday, reportedly welcomed into the country after a three months medical vacation to Germany.
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According to sources, the Governor arrived his lbadan, Oyo State, residence on Thursday afternoon as a viral picture of the governor inside the airplane he boarded had surfaced online.
Governor Akeredolu had in June, departed Nigeria for Germany due to an undisclosed illness which required medical attention.
The state House of Assembly however, reportedly extended his leave as doctors advised that the governor needed more time to recover.
The governor while embarking on his medical trip, had temporarily withdrawn from the affairs of the state government and turned over power to his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, to act in his stead.
Following his return, the governor will be meeting with members of the state Executive Council and top party chieftains in his lbadan residence tomorrow, Friday.
The Governor is also expected to receive briefing from members of his cabinet led by the acting governor, Lucky Ayedatiwa afterwhich he would stay in lbadan for some weeks before resuming fully for work.
The First Lady, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, also confirmed the development on her Face book page, as she said that they were “Homebound”.
Similarly, a source who confirmed the governos return to newsmen had said, “Yes, I can confirm to you that the Eagle has landed and his executive members are meeting with him on Friday at his residence in lbadan.
“The governor would receive briefing from them led by his deputy, Lucky Ayedatiwa. He would be staying for some time in lbadan before resuming fully for work.
“The governor would write to the state House of Assembly before resuming from duties.”
Meanwhile, Governor Akeredolu, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on the verdict of Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal (PEPT), which upheld his victory in the February 25 Presidential Election.
Akeredolu also congratulated his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), on the victory.
He described the PEPT judgment as a revalidation of the people’s mandate and the renewed hope agenda of President Tinubu’s administration.
A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Richard Olatunde in Akure, said that: “This judgement has again deepened our nation’s jurisprudence and solidified our commitment to democratic values.
“As true democrats, we must embrace the tents of democracy which also encompass post election litigations.
“Our struggle for service must also fuel our reverence for democratic values.
“The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal has dispensed justice. Now is the time to come together and build our nation.”
Akeredolu said that “The renewed hope drive of President Tinubu is anchored on assurance of a paradigm shift.
“The result of the February 25 presidential poll upheld by the Tribunal represents the will of majority of Nigerians, who voted massively for the APC.
“Our Judiciary has again lived up to expectations. It has reaffirmed our belief that it remains the last hope of the masses.
“We must collectively commend the pivotal role our Judiciary has played in enriching our democracy and upholding justice.
“Notwithstanding our days in court, we urge the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and the Labour Party candidate, Mr Peter Obi, to sheathe their swords and join hands with the President to develop the country.
“The Tribunal verdict should be accepted in good faith by all lovers of democracy. Our commitment to advancing the national project must be built on national interest which prioritises the good of the people above personal victory.
“Since our collective vision is shaped by our passion for a prosperous nation, let us, therefore, embrace the will of the people and support the President in delivering on his Renewed Hope agenda.”
Akeredolu called on Nigerians to also desist from divisive politics and comments, adding that election matters should not hurt the nation’s unity.
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1 year ago
Why did he not die there since All the know is squander money in Nigeria,if he builds a good hospital in his state as he is a governor now what will happen will heaven fall? Now he is proud to post that he is back so make we clap for him, how many times have any governor from other countries come to his state to treat them self, the issue with all this Nigerian leaders is that they don’t have shame at all.