as Ondo Govt says he died of Prostate Cancer.
President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to the late Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, describing him as a fearless fighter, confidant and political soulmate.
In a condolence message personally signed by Mr President, he also described the departed Akeredolu as a man of ideas and action, who taught people around him the power of action.
President Tinubu noted that the late Governor served Ondo State with loyalty, dedication and forthrightness.
According to the Nigerian leader,
“Rotimi has played his role well and left us untimely. We will never see his likes again. Let me tell the people of Ondo State that I am grieving with you. We will honour Rotimi’s memory and make sure his legacy of service is never forgotten.
“In my grief and sadness, I have telephoned his wife, Betty, and Acting Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to commiserate with them and urge them to take heart over this national tragedy.
“Governor Akeredolu was not just a friend and associate, the departed leader was a brother and a soulmate. His death is a blow to our governing APC and the progressive family as we are diminished by it.
“I hope that his successor Aiyedatiwa will hold steadfast to the vision of governance left by this towering political leader.
Earlier, the Ondo State Government had confirmed the death of the Governor.
A statement by Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mrs Bamidele Ademola-Olateju says the Governor passed away after battling prostate cancer.
This position contradict the general belief that the governor battled leukemia before his death.
