Users of the social media apps X and Facebook have conveyed their grief, well wishes, and lessons learned following the death of Rotimi Akeredolu, the late Governor of Ondo State.
According to accounts, the governor died on Wednesday.
A state leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress said plans were being finalized to swear in his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
However, as of the time of reporting this article, the state administration had yet to comment on the situation.
Akeredolu, 67, was claimed to have cancer and had traveled to Germany for treatment.
On December 13, 2023, Platinum Times announced that Akeredolu was returning to Germany for additional treatment.
In a statement, Olatunde said Akeredolu would send a letter to the state House of Assembly transferring power to Aiyedatiwa.
A user on X, @realKingKuroO, tweeted,
“The end of an era, my heart and thoughts goes out to his family’s and the good people of Ondo State, in this moment of mourning. Adieu.”
Another user, @ComradeBombole1, wrote, “I hope people forgive him all his wrongdoings as a leader… May God forgive him all his shortcomings.”
@TonexBat23, tweeted, “RIP great voice of the yorubas race. My condolences to families of those who died of late across the country.”
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Another tweep, @adewale_ibk, wrote, “So sad. May his soul rest in peace. Akeredolu was such a fearless One. Yoruba will miss him greatly.”
Facebook user, Elvis Ohiwere, wrote, “A great man he was and who never fail to speak to power! I presume there is more to his death than meets the eye however, everyone shall give account of stewardship someday. Adieu great man and may your soul rest in perfect peace.”