/ May 17, 2026
/ May 17, 2026

Ondo State: Akeredolu’s remains arrive Nigeria

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The remains of the late former governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu have arrived in Nigeria.

Akeredolu’s body was brought into the country from Germany where he passed away and had been reportedly deposited at a morgue until the final burial.

The former governor passed away in Germany on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.

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The plane that conveyed the body reportedly arrived at about 3:39 p.m. yesterday.The wife of the late governor, Chief Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, his children, and siblings led by Prof. Wole Akeredolu, the immediate younger brother, received the body.

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 a representative of Osun State Governor, Senator Demola Adeleke, also joined in receiving the body.

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