The Federal Government has commiserated with the Akeredolu family, the government and people of Ondo State, the South-West geopolitical zone, and the Nigeria Governors Forum, NGF, on the passing of Rotimi Akeredolu, governor of Ondo State.
It was reported that Akeredolu died on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, after battling with protracted prostate cancer.
The federal government acknowledged that Akeredolu was a towering presence on the legal landscape, rising to lead the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, at a critical moment in the nation’s journey.
A statement from the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said that Akeredolu could always be counted upon for his forthrightness and devotion to the well-being of people at the grassroots.
Idris said in the statement: “At all times, a man of the people. These multitudes, whose causes he championed tirelessly, will never forget him. His developmental legacies as Governor of Ondo State will surely stand the test of time.
“We mourn him deeply and pray for the repose of his soul. May the Almighty God grant his family and loved ones the fortitude to bear this sad and untimely loss.”
