05 Feb, 2026
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Akeredolu’s Widow, Betty Remarries Younger Brother In Line With Igbo Tradition

In line with the traditional Igbo culture and tradition, the family of Mrs. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, widow of the former Governor of Ondo State, Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu, has performed Mgbafu Mkpe on her, and she was repossessed by the younger brother of the former governor, Prof. Wole Akeredolu. Mgbafu Mkpe is a traditional Igbo ceremony performed […]

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Ondo Guber: Akeredolu Anointed Me To Succeed Him, Says Ex-Finance Commissioner

A financial expert and former Commissioner for Finance in Ondo State, Mr Wale Akinterinwa, has revealed that the late governor of the state, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu anointed him as his successor before his death. This just as Akinterinwa who is a strong contender of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket vowed that he would defeat […]

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Akeredolu: Oyo governor declares three days mourning

Oyo State governor and vice chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared three days of state mourning for the deceased Chairman of the South-West Governors’ Forum and Ondo State governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. This was contained in a statement by the special adviser media to Oyo State Governor, Sulaimon Olanrewaju. The governor, […]

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Akeredolu’s Son Reportedly Begs Tinubu For Air Ambulance To Return Ailing Father To Germany

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu’s son has sought the assistance of President Bola Tinubu to get an air ambulance to return his ailing father to Germany where he had been receiving treatment. The Ondo governor is receiving treatment for leukemia and has been undergoing chemotherapy in Nigeria, which SaharaReporters learnt had been knocking him out for up […]

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Akeredolu to commence medical leave, transfers power to deputy, Ayedatiwa

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State will commence his medical leave on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, as a follow-up to his medical treatment. The Chief Press Secretary to Akeredolu, who disclosed this in a statement signed by him, said the vacation would give the governor the opportunity to prioritize his health and ensure a full […]

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Tinubu Directs Akeredolu To Transfer Power to Deputy By E-Signature

President Bola Tinubu has directed ailing Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State to transfer power to his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, according to Sahara Reporters However, the transfer of power will be done by electronic signature (e-signature) as the ailing governor is too weak to sign any document. Tinubu reportedly told people at the meeting he […]

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Ondo Commissioner Alleges Forgery Of Akeredolu’s Signature On Official Document

Ondo State Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Engr. Razaq Obe, on Friday, allegedforgery of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu’s signature on official documents about his ministry. Obe, in a letter sent to the state Deputy Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, a copy which was obtained by LEADERSHIP, said the irregularities in the signature of the governor were […]

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Akeredolu must transmit power to Aiyedatiwa – PDP insists

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State has insisted that Governor Oluwarotimi lAkeredolu must hand over power to his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa. The opposition party said it had cautioned its elected lawmakers in the House of Assembly against supporting an impeachment move against Aiyedatiwa. The Ondo PDP said the truce brokered by President Bola […]