The body of the late former Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has arrived in Nigeria from Germany.

According to a statement on the X handle of the late governor’s spokesperson, Richard Olatunde, the plane conveying the body arrived at about 3:39 p.m. on Friday, January 5, 2024.

According to the statement, the body was received by his wife, Chief Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, his children, and siblings led by Prof. Wole Akeredolu, the immediate younger brother.

The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by his Chief of Staff, Mr. Tayo Ayinde; Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tokunbi Talabi; and representative of Osun State Governor, Senator Demola Adeleke also joined in receiving the body.

Thelagostimes had earlier reported that Akeredolu passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, in Germany, during a protracted illness. He was aged 67.