Former Vice president Yemi Osinbajo over the weekend paid a condolence visit to the family of late governor of Ondo state, Rotimi Akeredolu in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital.
Osinbajo, who was on the condolence visit together with his wife, described the late Akeredolu as a bold, courageous, forthright, fair minded, kind and God-fearing leader.
The duo were received by Mrs Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu and other family members.
The ex-vice president said he had lost a brother and friend of over 40 years in Akeredolu.
He said: “Dolly and I express our sincere condolence to Her Excellency Betty Akeredolu, children, family, friends, associates of HE Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu @rotimiaketi and the government and people of Ondo State on his passing.
“I have lost a brother and friend of over 40 years. “Aketi was bold, courageous, forthright, fair minded, kind and God fearing. He firmly believed in our democracy, in Justice and the rule of law. He loved the people of Ondo State and was passionate about their security and economic advancement.”
“We pray that the Almighty God will comfort the family and people of Ondo State on this great loss. Amen. Sun re o Aketi Baba.”
