EXTRAORDINARY Death Pattern? SEE The Only Ondo Ex- Governor Who Is Still Alive That Raised Concerns Among Nigerians
The recent demise of Rotimi Akeredolu, the former governor of Ondo State, has sent shockwaves across the nation. Akeredolu, who died on December 27, 2023, was a prominent figure in Nigeria’ s political landscape. He was widely mourned by his colleagues, associates, and admirers. However, Akeredolu’ s death also brought to light a startling fact: he was the fifth democratically elected governor of Ondo State to die, leaving only one alive- Segun Mimiko.
Mimiko is the only exception to the grim pattern that has claimed the lives of all his predecessors. What makes him different from the others? Is it a matter of luck, fate, or something else?
To understand Mimiko’ s unique position, it is necessary to look at the history of Ondo State and its past governors. Ondo State was created in 1976 from the former Western State. It has a rich cultural and political heritage, being home to the Yoruba people and the Ondo Kingdom.
The first governor of the state was Michael Ajasin, who was elected in 1979 under the platform of the Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN). Ajasin was a respected leader and a champion of democracy. He was known for his integrity, honesty, and progressive policies. He was also a victim of the 1983 military coup that ended the second republic. He was detained and later released by the military regime. He died in 1997.
