The Deji and Paramount Ruler of Akure Kingdom, Oba (Dr) Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade has expressed condolence over the passing away of the former governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.
Deji who is the chairman of Ondo State Council of Traditional Rulers in a statement personally signed and made available to RAYOPOST on Wednesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Michael Adeyeye, described the demise of the former presidents of the Nigerian Bar Association as a collosal loss not only to the state but the country at large.
The reverred traditional ruler while experiencing regret over the incident, described Akeredolu as a fearless and resilient fighter for the course of justice and the interest of the masses.
The statement read, ” Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, during his lifetime was honest and straight forward. He was passionate about the infrastructural and industrial development of Ondo State, many of which have started yielding fruitful results.
” There is no gainsaying that Governor Akeredolu lived up to his name of Mr Talk and Do who will always pursue his strong conviction into a logical conclusion.
” The maintenance of internal security in the South west through the establishment of Amotekun had remained one of the enduring legacies of Late Odunayo Akeredolu.
” There is no doubt that, the death of Aketi is a huge loss to us in Ondo State and Nigeria at large.
” The Monarch equally commiserate the immediate family of Late Governor Odunayo Akeredolu and pray that the Almighty God will grant them the fortitude to bear this huge loss.
Indeed, Akeredolu has fought a good fight, he came, he saw and he conquered, Oba Aladetoyinbo said.
” Oba Aladetoyinbo therefore prayed God to grant the departed soul of Late Governor Odunayo Akeredolu an eternal rest and grant the good people of ondo state the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.”
