President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, paid a condolence visit to the family of the late former governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, in Owo, the headquarters of Owo Local Government Area of the state.
Tinubu also visited the palace of the Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III.
Speaking at the palace of the monarch, the president eulogised Akeredolu as “a statesman and a distinguished legal luminary who served his people with unwavering dedication.”.
“We lost an illustrious son. Akeredolu was very close to me and an ally. He was a son of the soil, and I have come to pay homage,” he added.
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Tinubu further extended his prayers for the good health, progress, and prosperity of the traditional ruler and the community and thanked the people of Owo for their support to the bereaved family.
Accompanied by the governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, President Tinubu also commiserated with the late governor’s widow, Betty, the children, and other family members.
See pictures from the president’s visit below:
Akeredolu died in Germany after a protracted battle with prostate cancer on December 27, 2023.
The former governor, who passed away at the age of 67, was laid to rest in Owo on Friday, February 23, 2024.
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