Soludo Mourns Late Ondo Governor Akeredolu… 

Governor Chukwuma Soludo, on behalf of the Government and people of Anambra State, grieves the untimely passing away of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN, of Ondo State, in the early hours of Wednesday, December 27, 2023.

According to Governor Soludo, the news of Governor Akeredolu’s death at the age of sixty-seven is a personal and collective loss, not just to the people of Ondo State, but to Nigeria as a whole.

A release signed by the Press Secretary to Governor Soludo, Mr Christian Aburime said as a former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, he was a distinguished legal luminary, a fearless advocate, a passionate patriot, and a dedicated public servant who made a positive impact on the polity.

It said that as a Governor, late Governor Akeredolu left behind a legacy of remarkable achievements in Ondo State, demonstrably improving security, infrastructural development, and economic growth, noting that his commitment to good governance and his dogged fight for the rights of his people earned him immense respect and admiration across the country.

The release noted that Governor Akeredolu’s contributions to the Southern Governors Forum remain invaluable, as he was a vocal advocate for unity, equity, and justice for all Nigerians, always leading the charge with courage and conviction.

The release added that on a personal level, Governor Soludo has lost a valued colleague, a trusted friend, and a confidante as it said that Governor Akeredolu was a man of integrity, humour, and exceptional intellectual depth, who was always willing to offer support, share his wisdom, and stand up for what he believed in.

The Anambra State government extends its deepest condolences to the Akeredolu family, the Government and people of Ondo State, and the entire Nigerian nation, praying God to grant them the fortitude to bear the painful loss.