Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu has reacted to the viral report of his health status saying that he’s recuperating from a health challenge and not bedridden as it’s been widely reported in some online news medium (Not NPO Reports)
Akeredolu who spoke through his Chief Press Secretary, Richard Olatunde in a statement released on Tuesday in Akure said “there is no cause for alarm on the governor’s state of health”.
Akeredolu according to the statement like every other mere mortals has had some health challenge for which he has since received treatment and “recuperating speedily,”
“Since the Governor is not a superhuman and the immunity his office enjoys does not extend to physical wellness or otherwise, the health issue is therefore not an unusual one.
“However, contrary to speculations and insinuations making the round, the Governor though frail, is discharging his official functions,”the statement read in part
The governor’s aide stressed that his principal is not faced with any life-threatening illness that would have encouraged any alleged conspiracy in his administration.
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“He, in fact, held Executive Council meeting with the Exco members till 4pm on Wednesday, 11th January, 2023 after the Security Council meeting where far reaching decisions were taken on the escalated clashes in Ikare-Akoko.
“On January 7, 2023 Governor Akeredolu led his brother Governors in the Southwest and other party bigwigs to receive the Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akure for the State Presidential Campaign Rally.
“On January 8, 2023, he was at The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Jesus House Cathedral, Region 22 Headquarters, Oke-Ijebu, Akure for the Holy Service commemorating the 2023 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration.
“For emphasis, the Governor, who participated in rigorous campaign activities on the 7th of January, couldn’t have been bedridden as widely speculated. Moreso, last Friday, Governor Akeredolu still inaugurated a new Refrigerated Van for the use of Meat Dealers in the State. He also received the Melvin Jones Award of the Lions Club International same day.”
Olatunde,however,urged the general public to disregard the report describing the health status of his principal as “bedridden” adding that the governor would continue to discharge his duty as expected.
“While we appreciate the growing concerns about his wellbeing and indeed, appreciate the outpour of prayers even beyond partisan lines, we urge all persons of goodwill to ignore unfounded insinuations capable of creating any false sense of needless anxiety.
“The Governor will continue to discharge his official duties to the good people of Ondo State in line with the REDEEMED Agenda of his administration while he finds quality time to rest for renewed vigour and strength just like any man in his situation.”