Akeredolu’s remains arrive Nigeria

The body of the late former Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has arrived in Nigeria.

The plane conveying Akeredolu’s arrived at about 3:39 pm on Friday.

The late governor’s remains were brought into Nigeria from Germany, where he passed away.

Blueprint reports that the body was received by his wife, Chief Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, his children, and siblings, led by Prof. Wole Akeredolu, the immediate younger brother.

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 a representative of Osun State Governor, Senator Demola Adeleke, also joined in receiving the body.

Akeredolu passed away in Germany on December 26, 2023.

His remains have been deposited at the mortuary until the final burial.