Tinubu, Atiku, Peter Obi, Saraki, Others, mourn Death of Akeredolu

Top politicians across the political divide have mourned the death of former Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu. He passed away on Wednesday at the age of 67 after a long battle with prostate cancer.

In separate statements, serving and former political office holders all mourned and paid tributes to Akeredolu.

President Bola Tinubu, in an emotional tribute, described Akeredolu as a “fearless statesman and compassionate leader”.

I MOURN MY FEARLESS BROTHER, ROTIMI AKEREDOLU

It is a difficult task to have to pen a tribute and sing a dirge for a departing soul. It is a more difficult job in our African culture when one is compelled to do so for a younger person. Here I am with the difficult job of… pic.twitter.com/NtMfttDSir

— Bola Ahmed Tinubu (@officialABAT) December 27, 2023

The Presidential candidates of the Labour Party and the People’s Democratic Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar all mourned the death of Akeredolu as well as a former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ghali Na’abba who also passed away today.

I have just received the sad news of the death of two prominent political leaders, the governor of Ondo State, Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu, and the Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ghali Umar Na'Abba.

— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) December 27, 2023

It was with a rude shock and sadness that I read about the passing of the Governor of Ondo State, Chief Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN, and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Gali Umar Na’Abba.

Governor Akeredolu was a quintessential gentleman who took the finesse…

— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) December 27, 2023

A former Governor of Kwara State, Bukola Saraki, as well as the Governors of Lagos and Ogun states, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Dapo Abiodun, all joined other politicians in mourning the death of Akeredolu.

From serving as the Attorney General of Ondo State, to becoming a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, to becoming the President of the Nigerian Bar Association, to eventually serving the people of Ondo as their State’s Chief Executive, the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu lived a… pic.twitter.com/pp79NgxdHs

— Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki (@bukolasaraki) December 27, 2023

As a friend and brother of the late Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, I stand here today with a heavy heart.

We've been allies through many battles, shared triumphs, and stood side by side, witnessing his relentless pursuit of justice. His passing is a profound loss not just for… pic.twitter.com/0zqfjJbqHU

— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) December 27, 2023

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