The Peoples Democratic Party, says its saddened by the news of the death of the Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN.
PERISCOPE NIGERIA reports that Akeredolu was a founding member of the All Progressives Congress.
According to a press statement signed by Debo Ologunagba, National Publicity Secretary of the party Late Governor Akeredolu was a courageous and amiable personality, brilliant lawyer and outstanding administrator with deep understanding and capacity for leadership especially in his roles towards the unity, stability and development of the nation.
“His death is a huge national loss. He was an unrepentant fighter for fairness, equity and justice in the affairs of the nation. He believed in true federalism, respect, defense and protection of ethnic nationalities which he advocated as prerequisite for peace and development in our nation,” PDP’s statement partly read.
The PDP commiserated with Governor Akeredolu’s widow, Betty Akeredolu, his children and the people of Ondo State, adding “We pray to God to grant them the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss, and to the faithful departed, eternal rest in His Bosom.”
