*President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, at the burial service held in Owo, Ondo State, restates ‘Oluwarotimi Akeredolu served passionately. He served human beings to the best of his abilities’

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, represented by Vice President (Senator) Kashim Shettima, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume; Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, and several other eminent Nigerians Friday, February 23, 2024, attended the funeral service of Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN), immediate past governor of Ondo State, in his hometown of Owo.

绿帽献妻 reports Arakunrin, who was the immediate past Governor of Ondo State, died at 67 at a hospital, in Germany, where he was receiving treatment December 27, 2023.

The funeral service held at the Cathedral Church of St. Andrew, Owo, in Ondo State, was also attended by the Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum, AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq, Governors Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Biodun Oyebanji (Ekiti), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Hyacinth Alia (Benue), Peter Mbah (Enugu), Douye Diri (Bayelsa), Charles Soludo (Anambra), Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta), Godwin Obaseki (Edo) and Ademola Adeleke (Osun), among others.

Other dignitaries at the funeral were APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, Ondo State Deputy Governor, Olayide Adelami, former Governors Segun Mimiko (Ondo), Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun), Niyi Adebayo and Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti), Chris Ngige (Anambra), Abdul鈥檃ziz Yari (Zamfara) former deputy governors, members of the federal and state cabinets, as well as members of the National and State Assemblies, among others.

Also at the funeral service of the late Akeredolu, who was the Chancellor of the Diocese of Owo (Anglican Communion), several hundreds of Anglican and other denominational bishops and priests, religious leaders, traditional rulers, judges, lawyers, former and present public office holders, politicians and captains of industry also graced the occasion.

The widow of the deceased and former First Lady of Ondo State, Mrs. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu and her children, as well as family and friends of the deceased, people of Owo community and Ondo State were all in attendance.

In his tributes at the burial,聽 President Tinubu, through Vice President Shettima, said Akeredolu would be remembered for the sacrifice he made and for leaving an indelible footprint.

The Nigerian leader stated: “Today is not only a day of mourning; today is a day of remembrance, a day of celebration of life to God and humanity. Today is a day to pay our respects.

“Oluwarotimi Akeredolu served passionately. He served human beings to the best of his abilities.”

Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State described Akeredolu as a great man, courageous leader and fighter with integrity, who stood for good governance and the rule of law.

Aiyedatiwa also appreciated all the dignitaries for attending the funeral service of his former boss.

The Governor also said Akeredolu lives on in the hearts of the people and Ondo people cannot forget him easily.

In the same vein, Governor Sanwo-Olu earlier, had mourned the passing of Akeredolu.

He described Aketi’s death as a colossal loss to the country and Ondo State in particular.

In a condolence message issued by Mr. Gboyega Akosile, Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Sanwo-Olu stated that Akeredolu would be greatly missed for his positive impacts in Ondo State, South-West and Nigeria as a whole.

He equally commiserated with the Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Akeredolu鈥檚 widow, Dr. Betty Akeredolu, and the entire family and friends of the deceased.

Governor Sanwo-Olu, who sympathised with the entire people of Ondo State, especially the indigenes of Owo, on the demise of their illustrious son, said Akeredolu made lots of positive contributions to the growth and development of Ondo State and Nigeria, especially in the judiciary and governance.

鈥淭he death of Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN) is a colossal loss to the country, particularly the people of Ondo State. He made lots of impactful contributions during his lifetime to the growth and development of Nigeria, first as a lawyer and later as a two-term governor.

鈥淎rakunrin Akeredolu was a courageous leader. He served the people of Ondo State passionately during his tenure as governor.

鈥淚 pray that God will grant Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu eternal rest and give his immediate family, friends, associates, and the people of Ondo State the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss,鈥� said Lagos Governor.

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