Ondo: ‘No cause for alarm’ – Aide clears air on Akeredolu’s health challenge

The Ondo state governor, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu is recuperating from a health challenge and not bedridden, Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Richard Olatunde hinted.

Although, Olatunde, did not reveal Akeredolu’s “health challenge” but assured that “there is no cause for alarm on the governor’s state of health”.

The governor’s aide in a statement said, “Governor Akeredolu, just like every other mere mortal has had some health challenges for which he has since received treatment and recuperated speedily.

“Since the Governor is not a superhuman and the immunity his office enjoys does not extend to physical wellness or otherwise, the health issue is therefore not an unusual one.

“However, contrary to speculations and insinuations making the round, the Governor though frail, is discharging his official functions.”

Olatunde explained that the governor is not faced with any life-threatening illness that would have encouraged any alleged conspiracy in his administration.

“He held Executive Council meeting with the Exco members till 4 pm on Wednesday, 11th January 2023 after the Security Council meeting where far-reaching decisions were taken on the escalated clashes in Ikare-Akoko.

“On January 7, 2023, Governor Akeredolu led his brother Governors in the Southwest and other party bigwigs to receive the Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akure for the State Presidential Campaign Rally.

“On January 8, 2023, he was at The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Jesus House Cathedral, Region 22 Headquarters, Oke-Ijebu, Akure for the Holy Service commemorating the 2023 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration.

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

He added that Governor Akeredolu would “continue to discharge his official duties to the good people of Ondo while he finds quality time to rest”.