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  • Ondo state Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu loses mother

    Ondo state Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu loses mother

    The death has been announced of Lady Evangelist Grace Akeredolu.

    Grace Akeredolu is the mother of the Ondo state Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu.

    She died peacefully in her sleep in the early hours of Thursday.

    She was aged 90.

    Her death was confirmed by Chief press Secretary to the Governor of Ondo state, Richard Olatunde through a statement made available to pressmen.

    The statement reads in part “She is survived by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other family members.

    “Further announcements will be made by the family in due course,” he stated.

     

  • OWO: Ondo gov describes Sunday’s attack at Catholic Church as a calculated assault

    Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has described Sunday’s attack at the St Francis Catholic Church, Owo, as a calculated assault on the people.

     

    In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Richard Olatunde, Akeredolu vowed to hunt down the masterminds of the assault, which left many people dead.

     

    The statement reads: “Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, is deeply saddened by the unprovoked attack and killing of innocent people of Owo, worshipping at the St Francis Catholic Church, Owa-luwa Street, on Sunday.

     

    “The vile and satanic attack is a calculated assault on the peace-loving people of Owo Kingdom who have enjoyed relative peace over the years.

     

    “It is a black Sunday in Owo. Our hearts are heavy. Our peace and tranquility have been attacked by the enemies of the people. This is a personal loss, an attack on our dear state.

    Ondo
    Governor Rotimi Akeredolu

     

    “I have spoken to the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Ondo, Most Reverend Jude Arogundade, who is presently on his way to Owo. Similarly, I have had to cut short my party’s national assignment in Abuja and visit Owo immediately.

     

    “This is an unexpected development. I am shocked to say the least. Nevertheless, We shall commit every available resource to hunt down these assailants and make them pay. We shall never bow to the machinations of heartless elements in our resolves to rid our state of criminals.

     

    “I commiserate with my people in Owo, particularly families of the those who lost their lives to this ugly and unfortunate attack. I extend my condolences to Olowo of Owo, Oba Gbadegesin Ogunoye as well as the Catholic Church.

     

    “I urge our people to remain calm and vigilant. Do not take laws into your hands. I have spoken to the heads of the security agencies. I have equally been assured that security operatives would be deployed to monitor and restore normalcy to Owo kingdom.”

  • Amid death rumour, Gov Akeredolu appears in fresh videos

    Amid death rumour, Gov Akeredolu appears in fresh videos

    Amid the rumour that the Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu is dead, the State Government has shared different videos of the Governor singing and dancing.

    The rumour about the Governor’s death became rife on Saturday, after a gossip blog posted that Akeredolu has died.

    However, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Richard Olatunde quickly released some videos to fault the media report.

    Posting one of the videos, Olatunde stated: “The social media is a blessing to this generation. All the social media platforms have afforded us ample opportunities that were not there in the dark days.

    “As beautiful as these advantages are, some rabble-rousers and frustrated elements have continued to abuse the usage of the social media. They underscored some of the curses of the digital age.

    “The fraud called “Gistlover” has continued to show the irresponsibility of the social media. It has mindlessly advanced its voyage of spreading fake news.

    “The handler of the Instagram page is nothing but cold-hearted creature. A machinery and ready tool in the hands of political adversary. That creature is a tragedy of this generation.

    “I read the latest fabricated item on that page and I was amazed at how anyone , under any guise, would wish a fellow human being death. It is the most extreme bad blood ever shown. Politics aside, is that not inhumane and heartless?

    “My phone won’t stop ringing in the last one hour. The lies posted by the infamous “Gistlover” have generated serious worries from many quarters. Just like I told those who called me on the phone. “Governor Akeredolu is hale and hearty. He’s alive and living well.”

    “We must Identify the bad eggs in the society. They are everywhere. Mostly on the social media. The blessings of the social media must not rob us of our sense of responsibility.

    “We must be deliberate in making sure that only sane and responsible people are taken seriously on the social media space. Don’t listen to naysayers. 4+4 is complete 8. God is our guide”.

    TNG reports in one of the videos released of the Governor that had been trending on social media, Akeredolu was seen dancing and singing.

    The lines of the lyrics showed governor Akeredolu who was joyous and full of praises to God for keeping him alive.

    Governor Akeredolu, left the country for Germany after the APC convention in March.

    He officially wrote the State House of Assembly to take permission before embarking on an annual leave.