Rotimi Akeredolu
Rotimi Akeredolu was the former Governor of Ondo State, Nigeria, and a prominent figure in Nigerian politics. He passed away after battling cancer, an experience that has sparked discussions about medical treatment versus spiritual interventions, particularly in the context of his wife's recent statements on the matter.
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Rotimi Akeredolu was the former Governor whose death led to Aiyedatiwa's swearing in.
Court to decide Aiyedatiwa's 2028 governorship move
Nigeria· 2026-03-07
Rotimi Akeredolu was a former governor whose death has sparked calls for an investigation.
Ondo Death Probe Sparks TensionNigeria· 2025-07-02
Rotimi Akeredolu was the late former Governor who signed the anti-open grazing law in 2020.
Amotekun arrests 170 over grazing lawNigeria· 2025-06-09
The late former Governor Rotimi Akeredolu's legacy is at the center of the political clash.
APC, PDP Clash Over Akeredolu ProjectsNigeria· 2025-06-09
Rotimi Akeredolu was the late Governor whose former Senior Special Assistant facilitated the power project.
Firm donates 5-megawatt electricity project to OndoNigeria· 2025-03-31
The late Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, announced that his government was embarking on strengthening the state-owned Amotekun Corps.
State governors are afraid to touch powerNigeria· 2025-03-28
Aiyedatiwa succeeded former Governor Rotimi Akeredolu.
Tinubu congratulates Aiyedatiwa on inaugurationNigeria· 2025-02-24
Aiyedatiwa paid tribute to Akeredolu’s visionary leadership and tireless efforts in developing the state.
Aiyedatiwa mourns Akeredolu, laments his absence at swearing-inNigeria· 2025-02-24
Akeredolu died on December 27, 2023, at the age of 67, after a prolonged battle with prostate cancer.
Aiyedatiwa sworn in as Ondo governorNigeria· 2025-02-24Aiyedatiwa, a former deputy governor to the late Rotimi Akeredolu, overcame numerous hurdles to attain the state’s highest office.
Ondo awaits new governance era as Aiyedatiwa begins fresh mandateNigeria· 2025-02-24
Aiyedatiwa reiterated his commitment to continuing ongoing infrastructural projects, particularly road construction initiated by his predecessor, the late former Governor Rotimi Akeredolu.
Aiyedatiwa pledges to resolve issues delaying Ondo seaport projectNigeria· 2025-02-23
The late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu was lauded for tackling security challenges and establishing the Amotekun Corps.
Ondo residents panic as bandits strike farms, highways, homesNigeria· 2025-02-14
Betty revealed that if her late husband had prioritised medical treatment over spiritual practices, she believed his life could have been prolonged.
I wouldn’t be a widow if Akeredolu had listened to me – Betty AkeredoluNigeria· 2025-02-13