ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, is still recuperating in Germany and will be back soon on his feet, according to Richard Olatunde on Sunday.
This is coming after a video went viral on social media, suggesting that Mr. Akeredolu had been flown back into the State following his long absence to attend to his health challenges.
In the footage seen by Peoples Gazette, Governor Akeredolu was seen as he alighted from a chopper – putting on a red face cap and wearing camo trousers while walking alongside one of his senior aides, Dare Aragbaiye.
But Olatunde, the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Governor, said the disputed video was filmed during Mr. Akeredolu’s campaign tour of the Presidential and National Assembly elections.
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“The video in question, which is circulating, was captured during the Governor’s campaign tour in preparation for the last Presidential and National Assembly elections.
“While we acknowledge the eagerness of the people of the state, as well as supporters and well-wishers from both within and outside the country to have the Governor back, we want to clarify that Governor Akeredolu is currently in Germany, focused on his full recovery,” Mr. Olatunde said in an electronic statement on Sunday.
Recall that the Ondo Governor embarked on a 21-day leave on 7 June and was expected to return on 6 July.
On 5 June, he informed the House of Assembly about his medical leave and asked his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, to continue to act on his behalf until his return.
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But Governor Akeredolu had, last month, written the Assembly to extend his medical leave abroad, explaining that his request was sequel to medical doctors’ advice on the need for him to take adequate rest after recuperating.
“It’s important to note that Governor Akeredolu will return to the state very soon to continue executing his administration’s Redeemed agenda and providing impactful governance.
“Governor Akeredolu is eagerly looking forward to reuniting with the people of the sunshine state. He is deeply moved by the outpouring of love and support, and he can’t wait to continue working towards a brighter future for Ondo State,” Olatunde added.