Ondo State Government has reassured the general public that the state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, is recuperating from an undisclosed health challenge, and there is no cause for worry. The government made the statemen in reaction to the growing anxiety over the governor’s health, especially since the last two days.
“Governor Akeredolu, just like every other mere mortal, has had some health challenge for which he has since received treatment and recuperating speedily,” Richard Olatunde, chief press secretary to the governor, said in a statement.
And contrary to speculations and insinuations making the rounds, Olatunde said the governor though frail, is discharging his official functions. He said since the governor is not a super human and the immunity his office enjoys does not extend to physical wellness or otherwise, the health issue is therefore not an unusual one.
“Mr. Governor is not faced with any life-threatening illness that would have encouraged any alleged conspiracy in his administration.
“He, in fact, held executive council meeting with the exco members till 4pm on Wednesday, 11th January, 2023 after the security council meeting where far-reaching decisions were taken on the escalated clashes in Ikare-Akoko,” he added.
Appreciating the growing concerns about the governor’s wellbeing, Olatunde said the government appreciates the outpour of prayers even beyond partisan lines, just as he urges all persons of goodwill to ignore unfounded insinuations capable of creating any false sense of needless anxiety.
He assured that the governor will continue to discharge his official duties to the good people of Ondo State in line with the REDEEMED agenda of his administration “while he finds quality time to rest for renewed vigour and strength just like any man in his situation.”
