In a somber event, the mortal remains of the late Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON), and former Governor of Ondo State, have arrived in Nigeria.
The plane carrying the late Governor’s body touched down at approximately 3:39 p.m on Friday, January 5, 2024. The deceased’s remains were repatriated from Germany, where he passed away.
The reception party at the airport included his grieving wife, Chief Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, as well as his children and siblings, with Prof. Wole Akeredolu, the immediate younger brother, leading the family contingent.
Dignitaries from various states were also present to pay their respects. Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by Chief of Staff, Mr. Tayo Ayinde; Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tokunbi Talabi; and Senator Demola Adeleke, representing the Governor of Osun State, were among those who joined in receiving the body.
Notable political figures from Ondo State, including the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Engr. Ade Adetimehin; House of Representatives member, Hon. Gboyega Adefarati; and select members of the Ondo State Executive Council, led by the Secretary to the State Government, Princess Oladunni Odu, were also present at the airport to honor the late Governor.
Emotions ran high as family members, followers, friends, and associates witnessed the solemn moment when the late Governor’s body was lowered from the plane.
Governor Akeredolu had breathed his last in Germany on December 26, 2023. His remains have been transferred to a local morgue as the family prepares for the final burial. The specific details of the funeral arrangements will be communicated by the family at a later date.
