Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has described the death of his Ondo State counterpart, Rotimi Akeredolu, as tragic.
The governor said this in his condolence message made available to newsmen by his Chief Press Secretary, Lekan Adeniran, on Wednesday in Abeokuta.
Condoling with the acting Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the family of the deceased and Ondo people, Abiodun described Akeredolu as a dogged fighter throughout his lifetime.
Akeredolu, who until his death was the chairman of the South West Governors Forum, breathed his last in Lagos in the early hours of Wednesday at the age of 67.
According to Abiodun, Akeredolu, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, and a former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, stood for equity and fairness in the run up to the 2023 presidential election when he was the chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum.
Abiodun further said Akeredolu was a visionary leader with an unwavering dedication to his people and social justice.
He said: “As the nation mourns the loss of a formidable leader, Rotimi Akeredolu’s memory will continue to serve as a beacon of hope and inspiration for generations to come. His legacy of compassion, justice, and progress will endure, forever reminding Nigerians of the transformative power of dedicated leadership.
“In this time of immense grief, the people of Ondo State must unite, draw strength from their cherished memories of their late governor and resolve to honour his legacy by building upon the foundations he laid, ensuring that his vision for a better and brighter future for Ondo State lives on.”
