President Bola Tinubu was in Owo, Ondo State, on Wednesday on a condolence visit to the family of late former governor of the state, Rotimi Akeredolu.
A statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, said the President also visited the palace of the Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Ogunoye III.
Tinubu described the deceased as a statesman and distinguished legal luminary who served his people with unwavering dedication.
‘‘We lost an illustrious son. Akeredolu was very close to me and an ally. He was a son of the soil, and I have come to pay homage,’’ the President said at the Olowo’s palace.
He extended his prayers for the good health, progress and prosperity of the traditional ruler and the community and thanked the people of Owo for their support to the bereaved family.
Accompanied by the Governor of Ondo state, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the President also commiserated with the late governor’s widow, Betty, the children, and other family members.
Akeredolu, who died on December 27, 2023 after a long health battle, was a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, ex-president of the Nigerian Bar Association and ex-Attorney General of Ondo State.
