Alex Otti, the Governor of Abia State, has expressed disappointment on the demise of the previous Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, who he described as his “private lawyer”.
Arogidigba International Journal experiences that Akeredolu died on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at 67.
Otti, in an announcement issued on Saturday, mentioned the late Akeredolu was a brave fighter for the rights of the residents.
He additionally described the late former Ondo governor as an astute lawyer, buddy, interventionist in politics, and a person whom he shared particular relationship with.
In line with the Abia governor, “That is apart the truth that he was my private lawyer previous to assuming workplace”.
Otti regretted that Akeredolu, who was serving out his second time period in workplace, didn’t stay lengthy sufficient however requested the household to be inspired by the affect he made and the legacy he left behind.
He particularly condoled the late governor’s spouse, Betty Anyanwu Akeredolu, who he described as his sister, and prayed that God will grant her and the complete household the fortitude to bear the loss.
Otti additionally congratulated the brand new Governor of Ondo State, Fortunate Aiyedatiwa, who was sworn-in shortly after the state authorities confirmed the demise of Akeredolu.
He expressed confidence in Aiyedatiwa’s capability to steer the ship of Ondo State although he was assuming workplace at a really important second within the political lifetime of the state.
Otti mentioned one of many methods the brand new governor would honour the reminiscence of his late former boss was to see to the completion of the tasks they began collectively.