By Emma Ogbuehi
Amidst widespread speculations that the Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, is not enjoying the best of health, the State government, on Tuesday, said there was no cause for alarm.
Instead, the government admitted that though Akeredolu has had some health challenges just like every other mortal, he had received good medical care and recuperating speedily.
There has been some concern in recent months of the governor’s frail physical look.
But the State government, which stated that he was not a superhuman and the immunity Akeredolu’s office enjoys does not extend to physical wellness, insisted that his health condition was not an unusual one.
A statement by Akeredolu’s Chief Press Secretary, Richard Olatunde, insisted that he was discharging his official functions.
According to him: “Mr. Governor is not faced with any life-threatening illness that would have encouraged any alleged conspiracy in his administration.
“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.
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“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.
“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