The Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) has expressed sadness over the death of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State.
Akeredolu, 67, died in a German hospital in the early hours of Wednesday after a long battle with cancer.
In a message of condolence signed by its Chairman and Governor of Kawara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq, the NGF remembered Mr. Akeredolu for his “humility and non-partisan stance so that the national interest always prevails, which endeared him to many.” .
“We are truly saddened by this irreplaceable loss and we pray for the family and all the people of Ondo State in this difficult time,” the message read in part.
Read the full NGF statement below:
MESSAGE OF CONDOLENCE
It is with a heavy heart that I, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF), on behalf of my colleagues and the entire staff of the Forum, commiserate with the family of our dear brother, friend and colleague, HE Arakunrin Oluwarotimi . Odunayo Akeredolu CON (SAN) on his passing away on December 27, 2023. Aketi was loved by many, a true believer in justice and fairness, a path he followed fervently to the end. Among many, he was a voice of reason, one whose advice resonated well and often brought help.
He was a prominent supporter of Nigeria, a true democrat and a believer in the new Nigerian project. His humility and non-partisan stance so that the national interest always prevailed endeared him to many. His valuable contributions and interventions as a member of the Forum helped us overcome our political and ideological differences for the good of the nation. He was a statesman and an embodiment of intellectual acuity. We are indeed saddened by this irreplaceable loss and pray for the family and all the people of Ondo State at this difficult time. May God in his infinite mercy relieve your pain. We hope to find comfort in the memory of his achievements and that his good works endure. Aketi lived a good life, she fought a good fight and will always be remembered as a hero.
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HE AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq Governor of Kwara State and Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum December 27, 2023