…Ex-VP says he’s lost bold, God-fearing friend of over 40 years in Aketi
Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, over the weekend, visited the family of the late Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo in Ibadan.
Prof. Osinbajo, who went on the condolence visit together with his wife, described the late Akeredolu as a bold, courageous, forthright, fair minded, kind and God-fearing leader.
They were received by Mrs Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu and other family members.
He said he had lost a brother and friend of over 40 years in Akeredolu.
Osinbajo said: “Dolly and I express our sincere condolence to Her Excellency Betty Akeredolu, children, family, friends, associates of HE Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu @rotimiaketi and the government and people of Ondo State on his passing. “I have lost a brother and friend of over 40 years. “Aketi was bold, courageous, forthright, fair minded, kind and God fearing. He firmly believed in our democracy, in Justice and the rule of law. He loved the people of Ondo State and was passionate about their security and economic advancement.
“We pray that the Almighty God will comfort the family and people of Ondo State on this great loss. Amen. Sun re o Aketi Baba”.