Chief Adebayo Adelabu (OFR), the Honourable Minister of Power, extends heartfelt condolences to the immediate family and the entire Ondo State community on the passing of Governor Arakunrin Rotimi Odunayo Akeredolu (CON, SAN) on December 27, 2023. Chief Adelabu, in a personally signed statement, expresses sorrow, emphasizing that Akeredolu’s demise is a profound loss not only to Ondo State but also to the broader Yoruba race and Nigeria.
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Adelabu honors the late governor as a distinguished legal practitioner and an active participant in politics who significantly contributed to the establishment and sustenance of democracy in Nigeria.
Describing Rotimi Akeredolu as a gallant Yoruba omoluabi, Adelabu highlights his pivotal role in both the legal and political realms, ensuring that democracy reaches and benefits ordinary citizens.
The Minister acknowledges Akeredolu’s dual commitment to the legal profession and practical governance, praising his efforts in providing relief and multiple democratic benefits during his two-term governorship from 2017 until his sudden demise.
Adelabu also commends Akeredolu’s dedication to protecting the South West’s territorial integrity from external threats and his role in the emergence of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu as President of Nigeria.
In conclusion, Chief Adelabu offers prayers for the repose of the late governor’s soul and encourages Akeredolu’s family, the people of Ondo State, and all Nigerians to find solace in the impactful life he lived.
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