Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_26998135_2 (manner_of_departure VARCHAR, date_of_appointment VARCHAR)

### Question ###
What is the manner of departure for the date of appointment 24 may 2010?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT manner_of_departure FROM table_26998135_2 WHERE date_of_appointment = "24 May 2010"