Nigerians have reacted to the death of the Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, who died on Wednesday at the age of 67.
Recall that Akeredolu had applied on December 12 to go on another medical leave as a follow-up to his medical treatment.
However, news broke that Akeredolu died in the early hours of Wednesday in the hospital where he was receiving treatment for an ailment, said to be Leukemia.
Though there has been no official confirmation from the state, a top government official disclosed that the state is still waiting for an official statement from the family of the governor.
Reacting on social media, Nigerians had much to say about the late governor;
Rest in peace Governor Rotimi Akeredolu. Your voice was loud and your open letters were candid and frank. You fought a good fight and have returned to your maker. Condolences to the Akeredolu family and the entire people of Ondo State. To God we shall all return one day.
Rest in peace Governor Rotimi Akeredolu. Your voice was loud and your open letters were candid and frank. You fought a good fight and have returned to your maker. Condolences to the Akeredolu family and the entire people of Ondo State. To God we shall all return one day.
— Dr Dípò Awójídé (@OgbeniDipo) December 27, 2023
Goodnight Governor Rotimi Akeredolu💔
Goodnight Learned Silk💔
Goodnight Life Bencher💔
Goodnight to a great Owo Man💔
Goodnight to Amotekun 001💔
May your soul rest in peace.
Goodnight Governor Rotimi Akeredolu💔
Goodnight Learned Silk💔
Goodnight Life Bencher💔
Goodnight to a great Owo Man💔
Goodnight to Amotekun 001💔
May your soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/U9MY5o9OAs— Olóyè T.D Esq (@BolanleCole) December 27, 2023
#BREAKING Rest in Paradise Governor Rotimi Akeredolu. He was once my Nigerian lawyer before he became a politician and a close family friend. Absolutely incredible man. May God comfort Betty, the children and the whole family and people of Ondo state. He died from Leukemia a form of cancer in the blood forming tissues.
A K E T I‼💔🕊🇳🇬
Sun re o😞
#BREAKING Rest in Paradise Governor Rotimi Akeredolu. He was once my Nigerian lawyer before he became a politician and a close family friend. Absolutely incredible man. May God comfort Betty, the children and the whole family and people of Ondo state. He died from Leukemia a form… pic.twitter.com/rtsgL4IjeE
— Dr Olukemi Olunloyo (@Kemiolunloyo) December 27, 2023
May God be with the family of the recently departed Governor of Ondo State, HE Rotimi Akeredolu.
He was a man of conviction and principles and he stood gallantly with his people in trying times.
He will be remembered for being brave and a champion of regional security and prosperity.
Death once again reminds us of how ordinary we are as human beings. What will make us extraordinary is the kind of legacy we leave behind and Aketi would be fondly remembered.
Sun re, ọmọ ọlọwọ mọdẹ́, tí o kín jẹràn ẹdùn. Ige adubi oloye ọkà, ìyàn dun, ọkà ó ní koko. Ọmọ a sọ igbó dile, sọ ìgbẹ́ di igboro.
May God be with the family of the recently departed Governor of Ondo State, HE Rotimi Akeredolu.
He was a man of conviction and principles and he stood gallantly with his people in trying times.
He will be remembered for being brave and a champion of regional security and… pic.twitter.com/T6lj2uoaNj— Ibrahim Kazeem (Content writer and SMM) (@peng_writer) December 27, 2023
One of the best Governors in Nigeria, Governor Akeredolu will surely be missed by all.
Soar with the angels sir..🕊❤
One of the best Governors in Nigeria, Governor Akeredolu will surely be missed by all.
Soar with the angels sir..🕊️❤️
— Ibukun Aluko (@IbkSports) December 27, 2023
Because of Akeredolu, you could actually travel by road across states in the SW without fear of being kidnapped by killer herdsmen/bandits. Not saying the security architecture is now perfect o but Akeredolu and Seyi Makinde gave us Amotekun
Because of Akeredolu, you could actually travel by road across states in the SW without fear of being kidnapped by killer herdsmen/bandits. Not saying the security architecture is now perfect o but Akeredolu and Seyi Makinde gave us Amotekun
— Deborah Tolu-Kolawole GenZ (@DeborahToluwase) December 27, 2023
May his Soul Rest in Peace
We pray God comforts his family, friends, relatives and the people of Ondo state in this time of mourning.
May his Soul Rest in Peace
We pray God comforts his family, friends, relatives and the people of Ondo state in this time of mourning.— Rob MD (@drfynrekins) December 27, 2023
Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu’s death is a painful one. He was a political activist that championed the cause of his people and the entire Yoruba nation. Notwithstanding his imperfections, he was a voice of courage. May his soul continue to Rest In Peace.
Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu’s death is a painful one. He was a political activist that championed the cause of his people and the entire Yoruba nation. Notwithstanding his imperfections, he was a voice of courage. May his soul continue to Rest In Peace.
— FESTUS OGUN (@mrfestusogun) December 27, 2023
Good night to the Governor of my home state, Governor Akeredolu of Ondo State. May his soul rest in peace.
Good night to the Governor of my home state, Governor Akeredolu of Ondo State. May his soul rest in peace.
— Dele Olawanle (@dolawanle) December 27, 2023
May God be with the family of Governor of Ondo State, HE Rotimi Akeredolu during this trying time. May his soul Rest in Peace. 💔
May God be with the family of Governor of Ondo State, HE Rotimi Akeredolu during this trying time. May his soul Rest in Peace. 💔 pic.twitter.com/9tDmGYr5pG
— Mohammed Jammal (@whitenigerian) December 27, 2023
The entire good people of Akure commiserate with the entire people of Ondo state, owo town and the Akeredolu Family on the passing away of our Governor and their son.
May his soul rest in peace!
#RestInPeace Governor @RotimiAkeredolu
The entire good people of Akure commiserate with the entire people of Ondo state, owo town and the Akeredolu Family on the passing away of our Governor and their son.
May his soul rest in peace!#RestInPeace Governor @RotimiAkeredolu pic.twitter.com/hpt9IpCfrZ— City Of Àkúrẹ́ (Olóyèmẹkun) (@AKURECITY) December 27, 2023
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