- Makinde said he was deeply saddened by the death of Akeredolu, adding that the death of the one time Nigerian Bar Association president was a massive loss to the south west.
Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has joined the grieving horde of downcast elites and political class to mourn the death of Ondo State governor, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN.
The vociferous governor succumbed to the grim reaper on Wednesday after a hard fought battle with cancer.
Reacting to his death, Makinde said he was deeply saddened by the death of Akeredolu, adding that the death of the one time Nigerian Bar Association president was a massive loss to the south west.
He described the late governor as a dogged fighter and courageous leader who worked hard for the peace, prosperity, and progress of the region.
Makinde, in a statement made available on Wednesday, expressed his heartfelt condolences to his wife, Arabinrin Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, the entire family, and the government and people of Ondo State.
He said: “I received with great sadness the news of the death of my brother, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN, the governor of Ondo State and chairman, South-West Governors’ Forum.”
“I condole with his wife and children, as well as the government and people of Ondo State, over this sad loss. In Aketi, South-West has lost a dogged fighter and courageous leader who worked hard for the peace, prosperity, and progress of the region.”
“I have also lost a worthy co-fighter for the South-West cause because we were both at the vanguard of the struggle, which birthed the South-West Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun.”
“Aketi’s fervent and unrelenting stance on issues that border on South-West’s regional integration and progress is a lesson for leaders. He will be sorely missed,” Makinde mourned