Gov. Fortunate Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has promised to maintain the legacies of his predecessor, the late Oluwarotimi Akeredolu
Aiyedatiwa mentioned this throughout a candlelight procession organised by members of the Nigeria Bar Affiliation (NBA), Ondo State chapter, in honour of the late Akeredolu, at Authorities Home, Akure, on Friday evening.
He described Akeredolu as a fearless authorized luminary and a devoted chief.
The governor mentioned Akeredolu’s dedication to justice and repair to the individuals earned him the title of “Senior Advocate of the Lots.”
“What you have got achieved this evening is commendable; it means all you had been doing earlier than, when he was alive, was not eye service however real love. This implies so much to me personally.
“We’ll guarantee we full all the continuing tasks he left behind,” he mentioned.
Aiyedatiwa appealed for steady prayers, saying, “All you are able to do for us proper now could be to proceed to hope for us that God ought to grant all of us the fortitude to bear this loss.”
Earlier, NBA Chairman, Akure Department, Mr Bayo Aina, mentioned the candlelight gathering signified their unwavering dedication to help and perpetuate Akeredolu’s impactful work, even in demise.
Aina mentioned the affiliation would be certain that his legacy remained an illuminating beacon guiding the state’s governance and authorized sphere.