“His Passing Leaves Behind A Large Void”: Okowa Mourns Akeredolu

By Daniel Dafe

Former Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa has mourned the death of the Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu.

Akeredolu died on Wednesday at 67 after a protracted illness.

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Okowa in a post on X, said: “Though from different parties, while he served as Chairman of the Southern Governors Forum, I had the privilege to work closely and witness the brilliance and dedication of the late Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN).”

He continued: “Today, his passing leaves behind a large void; as his brilliant mind, his tenacious spirit, and his ability to organize his colleagues were often unmatched and under-appreciated.”

“As the people of Ondo State mourn the passing of their Governor, my family and I mourn the passing of a leader who rose through the ranks and died in the service of his state,” the former governor added.