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Rotimi Akeredolu, governor of Ondo, has assured residents of the state that he is on the path to recovery and will return to office soon.

Recently, the Ondo house of assembly received a medical leave letter from the governor.

The letter explained that Akeredolu would embark on a 21-day medical leave outside of Nigeria’s shores.

The leave commenced on June 7, 2023 and ends today, July 6, 2023.

The governor had directed Lucky Aiyedatiwa, his deputy, to act in his stead.

In a statement on Thursday, the Ondo governor thanked residents of the state for their unwavering support, noting that he will return once his doctors deem it expedient.

‘I WILL STAND AMONG YOU ONCE AGAIN’

“My Dear People of Ondo State, I pen this message with a heart overflowing with immense gratitude and deep appreciation,” Akeredolu said.

“Your dedication, understanding, ceaseless prayers and messages of goodwill during my journey to recovery have been nothing short of a soothing balm for my soul.

“Your unwavering support and genuine affection have sustained my determination to renewed vigor and, most importantly, to continue serving you, the good people of Ondo state.

“I am profoundly grateful to our esteemed President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and his team, as well as all political party leaders, my brother Governors, the State Executive Council, and the members of the State House of Assembly for their unwavering support.

“Your collective strength and solidarity have uplifted my spirit and reaffirmed my commitment to our shared vision for progress and development.

“While I remain on the path to recovery, I eagerly await the moment when I will stand among you once again. Rest assured, I am in high spirits and have full faith in the expertise of my doctors. I will return to you ALL as soon as they deem it expedient.

“My dear people, once again, your prayers, support, and the rejuvenating elixir of goodwill you have bestowed upon me have fortified my resolve.

“I am resolute in my dedication to serving you and working tirelessly for the betterment of our beloved Ondo State.

“Thank you from the depths of my heart.”