Governor Akeredolu’s Death, A National Loss- PDP

By Daniel Dafe

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed sadness over the news of the death of the Governor of Ondo State, His Excellency Rotimi Akeredolu CON, SAN.

This was contained in a statement signed by Hon. Debo Ologunagba, National Publicity Secretary.

According to the statement, “Late Governor Akeredolu was a courageous and amiable personality, brilliant lawyer and outstanding administrator with deep understanding and capacity for leadership especially in his roles towards the unity, stability and development of the nation.”

The statement added that “his death is a huge national loss,” saying “he was an unrepentant fighter for Fairness, Equity and Justice in the affairs of the nation.”

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“He believed in true federalism, respect, defense and protection of ethnic nationalities which he advocated as prerequisite for peace and development in our nation,” PDP said.

The party commiserated with Governor Akeredolu’s widow, Betty Akeredolu, his children and the people of Ondo State.

“We pray to God to grant them the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss, and to the faithful departed, eternal rest in His Bosom,” the statement concluded.