The body of the late former Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON, has arrived Nigeria.

The plane conveying the body arrived at about 3:39 p.m on Friday, January 5, 2024.

The late Governor’s remains were brought into the country from Germany, where he passed away.

The body was received by his wife, Chief Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, his children, and siblings led by Prof. Wole Akeredolu, the immediate 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 representative of Osun State Governor, Senator Demola Adeleke also joined in receiving the body.

Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Engr. Ade Adetimehin; a member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Gboyega Adefarati, and some members of the Ondo State Executive Council, led by the Secretary to the State Government, Princess Oladunni Odu, were also present at the airport to receive the body of the former Governor.

Family members, followers, friends, and associates could not control their emotions as the body of the late Governor was being lowered from the plane.

Late Governor Akeredolu passed away in Germany on December 26, 2023.

His remains have been deposited at the morgue until the final burial.

Details of the burial arrangements will be announced by the family at a later date.

PRESS RELEASE

Late Governor Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu SAN, CON Body Arrived Nigeria.

This evening, the body of our late Governor, Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu SAN, CON body arrived Nigeria. It was an emotional moment seeing the coffin come out of the belly of the aircraft, draped with Nigerian flag, with the nation’s coat of arms embossed on it. Family members, friends, and political associates wept as the body of the late Governor was lowered from the plane. The late governor’s younger brother, Prof. Wole Akeredolu led his family to receive the body. The Ondo state government delegation: chairman of the All-Progressives Congress, Engineer Ade Adetimehin; member House of Representatives, Hon. Gboyega Adefarati; Rt. Hon Olabimtan, Deaconess Lola Fagbemi, Dr. Banji Ajaka, Yèyé-Ọba Bamidele Ademola-Olateju, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye and Tobi Ogunleye, was led by the Secretary to the state government, Princess Catherine Oladunni Odu.
Representatives of Southwest Governors were on hand. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu was represented by his Chief of Staff, Mr Tayo Ayinde; Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, represented by the Secretary to the State Government; Mr Tokunbo Talabi represented the Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke.

His remains have been deposited at the morgue until the burial. Details of the burial will be made public as soon as plans are concluded.

Signed
Bamidele Ademola-Olateju
Ondo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation.