A family source informed SaharaReporters on Wednesday about the demise of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu in Lagos.
The 67-year-old governor had been under the care of State House doctors until his death, as flying abroad for treatment proved unfeasible.
“They were looking for dialysis machines to be sent to his secret location in Lagos last week,” the source told SaharaReporters.
Medical Challenges and Controversial Decisions
Akeredolu faced health challenges and returned to Nigeria in September after a three-month medical leave in Germany.
Recently, he took another leave after President Bola Tinubu directed him to hand over power to his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa. Aiyedatiwa has been serving as Acting Governor.
Upon his return to Nigeria in September, Akeredolu attempted to govern from Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, leading to public outrage. On July 9, his wife, Betty, suspended activities for her 70th birthday celebration due to her husband’s ill health, announcing it on Twitter.
Leukemia Diagnosis and Treatment Challenges
According to SaharaReporters Governor Rotimi Akeredolu had been battling leukemia for some time. Leukemia is a cancer that affects the blood-forming tissues affecting the body’s ability to fight infections.
Leukemia involves abnormal white blood cells, hindering the production of red blood cells and platelets needed for overall health. Types include acute lymphoblastic leukemia, acute myeloid leukemia, and chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
