NGF Chairman, Abdulrazaq Mourns Akeredolu
The Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has expressed sadness over the death of Ondo Governor, Olurotimi Akeredolu (SAN).
The Kwara State Governor described the deceased as an exceptional statesman who made indelible marks in public service.
Osun Defender reports that Akeredolu died in the early hours of today in Lagos after a prolonged illness.
The Governor said in a personal statement, said, “My heartfelt condolences go to the Progressives Governors’ Forum, the government and people of Ondo State, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), as well as the immediate family of my dear brother and colleague His Excellency Olurotimi Akeredolu SAN.
“A frontline lawyer and conscientious politician of progressive bent, His Excellency would be remembered for his courage, patriotism, and immeasurable contributions to the constitutional and sociopolitical development of Nigeria.
“As painful as his exit is to all of us, we take solace in his fine legacies as a gentleman and statesman. We ask God to repose his soul and look after his family.”
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