Just in: Akeredolu returns after 3-month medical leave

Governor of Ondo state, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu has returned to the country after spending three-months in Germany for medical reasons.

According to our sources, Akeredolu returned earlier today and landed in Ibadan.

The governor has been in the news over the state of his health since he embarked on a 21-day leave on June 7 and was expected to return on July 6.

But on July 15, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Akeredolu’s deputy, took over the running of the state, noting at the time that “Akeredolu will resume duty after being certified fit by doctors”.

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The governor’s prolonged stay in Germany has raised concerns over the state of his health.

He is expected to arrive in Ondo state later today.

Recall that a few days ago, the Ondo state government had to dismiss the rumoured death of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, saying he is bound to return to Nigeria this week on or before Friday from his medical trip to Germany.

The reaction came on the heels of reports that the governor had passed on in Germany on Sunday, which triggered reactions and counter reactions from stakeholders within and outside the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).