The body of the late former Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, has arrived in Nigeria.
Akeredolu’s remains were brought into the country from Germany, where he died on December 26, 2023 from prostate cancer.
According to sources, the plane conveying the body arrived at the Airport, at about 3:39 p.m. on Friday, January 5, 2024.
The wife of the late governor, Dr. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, his children, and siblings led by Prof. Wole Akeredolu, the immediate younger brother, received the body.
Akeredolu’s widow was inconsolable.
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.
Also present at the airport to receive the body are the Secretary to the Ondo State Government, Princess Oladunni Odu, and some members of the state executive council.
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.
His family members, fans, friends, and associates could not control their emotions as the body of the late governor was brought down from the aircraft.
The body was thereafter taken to an undisclosed morgue until the final burial.
Commanders and officers of the South West Security Network (SWSN), also known as Amotekun Corps, on Thursday held a candlelight walk for Akeredolu who spearheaded the initiative that led to its birth.
The participants held the walk in Akure, Ondo State capital. From Cathedral Junction in Akure, they walked to the Governor’s Office at Alagbaka, praising the late Akeredolu.
They were received by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and had discussions with him.
Aiyedatiwa said Southwest governors would not toy with the security outfit started by his predecessor and former boss.
Aiyedatiwa said security of life and property in the region would not be taken for granted.
Commander of Ondo Amotekun Corps, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, expressed optimism that the security outfit has come to stay.
