- The late Governor’s remains were brought into the country from Germany, where he passed away.
- His remains have been deposited at the morgue until the final burial.
The remains of Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN), the late governor of Ondo State, have arrived in Nigeria from Germany.
On January 5, 2024, a Friday, the jet carrying the late governor’s body touched down at approximately 3:39 p.m.
The late Governor’s wife, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, his children, and his siblings, led by Prof. Wole Akeredolu, received his remains when they were transported into the nation from Germany, where he passed away.
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by his Chief of Staff, Tayo Ayinde; Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Tokunbi Talabi; and representative of Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke also joined in receiving the body.
Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Engr. Ade Adetimehin; a member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Gboyega Adefarati, and some members of the Ondo State Executive Council were also present.