Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed his condolences to the Akeredolu family, the government and people of Ondo State on the demise of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu.
Jonathan described the late Akeredolu as a sincere patriot and legal luminary who prioritized equity, justice and the collective peace of the nation above personal, political and ethnic interests.
The former president, who stated this in a message of condolence that he signed, noted that the late governor would be remembered for his candor and his defense of constitutionalism, democracy and good government.
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He further stated: “Mr Rotimi Akeredolu was a prominent lawyer and politician who helped shape democratic governance and promoted peace and development in Nigeria. As a lawyer, he was a strong and courageous legal luminary, recognized for his defense of constitutionalism, democracy and good governance. As a politician, Akeredolu diligently served his state and the nation as a sincere patriot who prioritized equity, justice, collective peace and unity of the nation above personal, political and ethnic interests.
“He will be missed and remembered by many people across the country for his outspokenness and acts of patriotism. I offer my condolences to his immediate family, especially his wife, Mrs. Betty Akeredolu, and the government and people of Ondo State, and pray that God grants them the strength to bear this irreparable loss.”
Ikechukwu Eze
Special Advisor to HE Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan