Kwara State Governor and chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum on Wednesday expressed sadness on the death of Ondo State Governor, RotimiAkeredolu describing him as an exceptional statesman who made indelible marks in public service.
This was contained in a statement by the chief press secretary to the Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye on X.
According to the statement, the NGF said Akeredolu will be remembered for his courage, patriotism, and immeasurable contributions to the constitutional and sociopolitical development of Nigeria.
The statement reads, “Kwara State Governor and chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (@NGFSecretariat) @RealAARahman has expressed sadness on the death of Ondo State Governor @RotimiAkeredolu (SAN), describing him as an exceptional statesman who made indelible marks in public service.
“My heartfelt condolences go to the Progressives Governors’ Forum, the government and people of Ondo State, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), as well as the immediate family of my dear brother and colleague His Excellency Olurotimi Akeredolu SAN,” the Governor said in a personal statement.
“A frontline lawyer and conscientious politician of progressive bent, His Excellency would be remembered for his courage, patriotism, and immeasurable contributions to the constitutional and sociopolitical development of Nigeria.
“As painful as his exit is to all of us, we take solace in his fine legacies as a gentleman and statesman. We ask God to repose his soul and look after his family.”
