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    Tinubu, Northern Governors Mourn, Extol Virtues Of Late Ondo Governor, Akeredolu

    By EditorDecember 27, 2023
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    PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu and the Chairman of the Northern Governors’ Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya have described the late Ondo state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu who moved Nigeria towards equity, fairness and justice in his strident advocacy against every form of injustice.

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    According to Tinubu, “It is a difficult task to have to pen a tribute and sing a dirge for a departing soul. It is a more difficult job in our African culture when one is compelled to do so for a younger person.

    “Here am I having the difficult job of singing a dirge for Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, my beloved brother, confidant, political soulmate, and the Executive Governor of Ondo State. 

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    “In a challenging moment of our statehood when marauding agents of darkness spread their tentacles  across our country, Rotimi was a strong voice in wilderness calling us to rethink our security architecture so we can have a more secure nation. His unrelenting advocacy led to the birth of the local police in the South West. 

    “Rotimi was a man of ideas and action. While he was with us, he taught us the power of action and service. In Ondo State, where he had the honour to serve as the Governor over the past six years, he served his people with absolute loyalty, dedication, and forthrightness. His footprints dot the entire landscape of the state through the hundreds of kilometres of roads he built, the many schools he built, and healthcare facilities that he provided.

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    “During the dark hours when marauding agents of darkness visited the state and killed defenceless citizens where 40 worshippers of the Catholic Church of Owo were killed on June 5, 2022, Rotimi’s leadership qualities as a true statesman and compassionate leader radiated  brightly to the world. He was a mourner-in-chief who guided his people through an agonising period. Today, I mourn a fighter and fearless defender of truth and the masses. 

    “My personal journey with Rotimi started as joint members of the progressive family. We fought many battles together  to restore progressive governance in the South West, Edo State, and Nigeria as a whole. During this uncertain period, Rotimi was resolute and unflinching.

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    “He showed uncommon courage as a member of our legal team in our battles to reclaim our stolen mandates in Ekiti, Ondo, Edo, and Osun States. A gallant lawyer and one of the finest of the legal profession. I beckoned on him to contest for the governorship position of Ondo State in 2012.

    “Even though he did not make it in his first attempt, his enthusiasm and determination to serve his people never diminished. He eventually made it to the Alagbaka Government House in  his second attempt in the 2016 election, Since he was sworn-in in February 2017,  he had served the people with devotion.

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    “Rotimi has played his role well and left us untimely. We will never see his likes again. Let me tell the people of Ondo State that I am grieving with you. We will honour Rotimi’s memory and make sure his legacy of service is never forgotten.

    “In my grief and sadness, I have telephoned his wife, Betty, and Acting Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to commiserate with them and urge them to take heart over this national tragedy.

    “Governor Akeredolu was not just a friend and associate, the departed leader was a brother and a soulmate. His death is a blow to our governing APC and the progressive family as we are diminished by it.

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    “I hope that his successor Aiyedatiwa will hold steadfast to the vision of governance left by this towering political leader”, the statement read.

    On his part, Gombe Governor, on his part, Gombe Governor, on behalf of the 19 Northern Governors, mourned the loss of ” a senior figure, friend, resilient advocate, and a visionary leader whose attributes of excellence and remarkable brilliance positively influenced the transformation of Ondo State and contributed to the development of the country”.

    The Northern Governors Forum also acknowledged late Akeredolu’s influential roles in various spheres, and his legacies as a lawyer, former Attorney General, NBA President as well as his leadership roles in regional organizations including serving as chairman of the Southwest Governors’ Forum and the Southern Governors’ Forum.

    “We mourn the loss of our dear brother and friend, Governor Akeredolu. This is indeed an national loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with Her Excellency, Mrs. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, the entire immediate family members, the Owo community, and the people of Ondo State over this monumental loss “.

    Governor Inuwa Yahaya prayed Almighty God to grant the deceased eternal rest and comfort those he left behind.

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