The Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has mourned the death of the governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu SAN.
In a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Boniface Onyedi, the Rivers governor on Wednesday expressed shock over the death of the legal luminary, describing him as one leader dedicated to the service and wellbeing of his people and humanity.
He said the sad news was quite disturbing as the death was not just a loss to Ondo State alone, but to the entire nation.
Fubara said, “Chief Rotimi Akeredolu was a fine gentleman, with high respect for the rule of law as a seasoned lawyer”.
He added that that “in this state of mourning and grief, our prayers are with the family, the government and people of Ondo State”.
While praying for the repose of his soul, he also asked God to comfort his family, the government and the people of the State for the painful exit of the governor.
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