Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, on Friday paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, at his residence in the Jericho area of Ibadan, Oyo State.
Governor Bello, accompanied by the Governor-elect of Kogi State, Ahmed Usman Ododo, was received by Betty Akeredolu, the bereaved wife of the late governor.
Expressing heartfelt condolences, Governor Bello stated that Akeredolu’s earthly sojourn, both in private and public spheres, was profoundly impactful, leaving an indelible mark on humanity until his final breath.
Governor Bello lauded Akeredolu’s towering stature as a luminary in Africa’s legal landscape, acknowledging his unwavering dedication to advancing justice, upholding the rule of law, and fortifying democratic institutions in Nigeria.
In response, Betty Akeredolu extended gratitude to the Governor for sparing time to offer condolences. She revealed that her husband, aged 67, succumbed to prostate cancer in Germany on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.
Editor: Anoyoyo Ogiagboviogie
