Emotional video of late Gov Akeredolu dancing trends on social media days after his death

A video of the late Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu has emerged on social media.

Akeredolu, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria died on Wednesday, December 27 in Germany after a prolonged battle with leukaemia and prostate cancer.

Spotting a white outfit, the late governor was dancing and clapping to a local song as aides took videos of him.

The video was shared by celebrated on-air personality, Rufai Oseni.

The state government wrote to President Bola Tinubu to formally inform him of the development.

The state government described the late Mr Akeredolu as an extraordinary leader “whose unwavering dedication to the state and its people was both commendable and unparalleled.”

“He not only served as the Governor of Ondo State but also emerged as a prominent advocate for the entire Southwest region and the nation. Governor Akeredolu was a courageous leader and an exemplar of integrity. The weight of this loss is truly unbearable,” the commissioner wrote.

The governor died around 2 a.m. in the early hours of today at a German hospital where he was being treated.

“Mr. Governor peacefully departed from this world in the early hours of today, Wednesday, December 27, 2023. This tragedy has left behind a profound void in our hearts. Governor Akeredolu answered the eternal call while receiving medical treatment in Germany. He succumbed to complications arising from protracted prostate cancer,” the statement said.

The governor’s death has paved the way for his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, to be sworn in as substantive governor. Mr Aiyedatiwa has been the acting governor since Mr Akeredolu took a second medical leave earlier this month.