Remi Tinubu condoles with Akeredolu’s wife, says Nigeria lost great man

Oluremi Tinubu, the wife of President Bola Tinubu, has condoled with Betty Akeredolu, the widow of late Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu.

The First Lady, who was at the Ibadan residence of the late governor on Saturday, December 30, 2023, said Akeredolu fought gallantly to stay alive but every human existence is subject to the will of God, adding that Nigeria has lost one of its great men.

“He did his best. God will be there for you, when God shows up for you, that is what really matters,” she said.

She admonished the widow and the family to take solace in God and trust in Him alone at this trying time.

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Responding on behalf of the family, the brother to the late governor, Prof. Oluwole Ayodeji Akeredolu, described the death as painful “but the family is consoled by the fact that he has gone to rest”.

He thanked the First Lady and her entourage for the condolence visit which he described as a great honour.

Tinubu’s entourage included the wife of the Vice President, Nana Shetima, wives of members of the National Assembly, wives of governors of Lagos and Ogun states, and the wife of the APC National Chairman, among others.

The Star