The corpse of the late former Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, has arrived in Nigeria.
Akeredolu’s body was carried into the country from Germany, where he died.
According to reports, the plane carrying the body arrived around 3:39 p.m. on Friday, January 5, 2024.
The remains were welcomed by the late governor’s wife, Chief Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, his children, and siblings led by Prof. Wole Akeredolu, the governor’s direct younger brother.
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by his Chief of Staff, Mr. Tayo Ayinde; Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tokunbi Talabi; and a representative of Osun State Governor, Senator Demola Adeleke, also joined in receiving the body.
The Secretary to the State Government SSG, Princess Oladunni Odu, and several members of the state executive council were also present at the airport to receive the body.
Others include the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Engr. Ade Adetimehin, and a member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Gboyega Adefarati.
As the late governor’s body was being dropped from the plane, his family, supporters, friends, and allies were overcome with sadness.
Akeredolu, the former governor, died in Germany on December 26, 2023.
Chronicle NG gathered that his remains had been deposited at the morgue until the final burial.
According to a family member, the details of the burial arrangements will be announced soon by his family.
