Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and his wife, Dolapo, conveyed their heartfelt condolences on Thursday to the family of the late former Ondo State governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, who passed away on Wednesday.
In a social media post, the ex-Vice President shared, “Dolly and I express our sincere condolences to Her Excellency Betty Akeredolu, children, family, friends, associates of HE Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu #rotimiaketi and the government and people of Ondo State on his passing.”
He continued, “I have lost a brother and friend of over 40 years. Aketi was bold, courageous, forthright, fair-minded, kind, and God-fearing. He firmly believed in our democracy, justice, and the rule of law. He loved the people of Ondo State and was passionate about their security and economic advancement. We pray that the Almighty God will comfort the family and people of Ondo State on this great loss. Amen. Sun re o Aketi Baba!”
The PUNCH reported that Akeredolu, aged 67, passed away on Wednesday morning while undergoing treatment for prostate cancer in a German hospital. Following his demise, Lucky Aiyedatiwa was sworn in as the substantive governor of Ondo State on the same day, succeeding the late governor.