Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has condoled with the people of Ondo over the passing of their Governor Rotimi Akeredolu.
AAN TV reported that the Governor passed away in the early hours of Wednesday after battling with Prostrate Cancer at the age of 67.
Governor Bello, in his condolence message, described Akeredolu as a forward-thinking, progressive, Leader.
Governor Bello says this big loss is not only for the Akeredolu family and Ondo State alone but a monumental loss for the entire nation.
He said: “I received the sad news of the death of my elder brother and senior colleague, His Excellency Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, with a deep sense of grief. Akeredolu was not just a senior governor-colleague but also a statesman whose wisdom and kind guidance have profoundly impacted my leadership, in addition to his invaluable contributions specifically in the Governors Forum and the democratic institution in Nigeria over the years.This is a great loss to all of us, the people of Ondo State, and Nigeria in general. God gives life and takes at His will. May the heavens receive the soul of my brother with the generosity and kindness he showered on humanity over the years.”
Meanwhile, Adamawa Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri also expressed condolences to residents of Ondo State over the tragic passing of their Governor.
Fintiri made this known in a post on his X handle on Wednesday.
He wrote, “I extend my deepest condolences to the people of Ondo State on the passing of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu SAN.“His legacy will be remembered, and my thoughts are with his family and the entire Ondo State during this difficult time. May his soul rest in peace.”
