The Ondo State Government has stated that the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu died of protracted prostate cancer and not leukemia as it was earlier reported.
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Multiple reports claimed that Akeredolu died of leukemia in Germany in the early hours of Wednesday.

However, the Ondo state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Bamidele Ademola-Olateju in a statement stated that Akeredolu died of complications arising from protracted prostate cancer.

“Mr. Governor peacefully departed from this world in the early hours of today, Wednesday, December 27, 2023,” Ademola-Olateju stated.
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“This tragedy has left behind a profound void in our hearts. Governor Akeredolu answered the eternal call while receiving medical treatment in Germany.

“He succumbed to complications arising from protracted prostate cancer.”

According to Ademola-Olateju, a letter has been sent to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to officially notify him of the sad incident.
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The Commissioner also said that the deceased’s family and the Ondo State government will release further details regarding the funeral arrangements.

The 67-year-old Akeredolu returned to Nigeria in September after embarking on a three-month medical leave in Germany.

He handed over to his deputy Lucky Aiyedatiwa in December to proceed on another medical leave before his death.
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