Following a medical leave in Germany, Rotimi Akeredolu, the governor of Ondo State, is reported to have returned to Nigeria.
Recall that Governor Akeredolu has been out of commission due to illness since June of this year, and the Ondo State House of Assembly agreed to extend his medical leave indefinitely in July.
Hon. Lucky Ayedatiwa, the governor’s deputy, has served as acting governor of Ondo State during the governor’s absence.
However a family source told Sahara Reporters on Thursday that Akeredolu had returned to Nigeria on Wednesday and that he is in Ibadan.
“He is in Ibadan (Oyo State capital) currently but will leave for Ondo anytime from now because he wants to get back to work as soon as possible.
“I can’t say much about his state of health but I understand that he is willing to return to work. I’m sure the Acting Governor will brief him by tomorrow (Friday) or Monday latest and hand over the affairs of the Ondo back to him,” the source said.
Recall that Akeredolu’s wife, Betty, recently announced the suspension of activities lined up to celebrate her 70th birthday.
The Ondo first lady announced the suspension of the activities in Twitter posts after questions were raised over plans to have a fanfare despite her husband’s ill health.
“Hello Family and Friends. This is to inform you that all activities lined up to mark my 70th birthday are hereby suspended till further notice due to unforeseen circumstances beyond my control. Sorry for any inconvenience caused by this development.”
“Nevertheless, be assured that I will be celebrated in style upon my return. Thank you for your understanding. I remain Arabinrin a.k.a Ada Owere I,” she tweeted.
The governor was reportedly battling leukemia, a source in the Alagbaka Government House told journalists earlier this year.
Leukemia is a cancer of the blood caused by a rise in the number of white blood cells in the body.
White blood cells in patients drive out the red blood cells and platelets that the body needs to function normally.
Strong infection-fighting white blood cells multiply and divide in an organized manner as the body requires them. But in leukemia patients, the bone marrow produces a massive amount of abnormal white blood cells.
It is a blood-forming tissue cancer that impairs the immune system’s capacity to fight infections.
Acute lymphoblastic, acute myeloid, and chronic lymphocytic leukemias are some of the varieties that exist.
Depending on the type of leukemia, and other factors treating it can be difficult.
Ada Peter
