Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has expressed deep shock and sorrow over the demise of his Ondo State counterpart, Rotimi Akeredolu. Akeredolu, who had been battling prostate cancer, passed away on Wednesday.
Governor Fubara described Akeredolu as a dedicated leader committed to the service and well-being of his people and humanity. In a statement issued in Port Harcourt by his media aide, Boniface Onyedi, Fubara expressed the disturbance caused by the news of Akeredolu’s passing, emphasizing that it is not only a loss to Ondo State but to the entire nation.
The Rivers State Governor acknowledged Akeredolu as a fine gentleman with a profound respect for the rule of law, highlighting his background as a seasoned lawyer. Fubara extended prayers to the family, government, and people of Ondo State, seeking solace and divine comfort in the face of this painful loss.
As the nation mourns Akeredolu’s departure, Fubara, in his statement, urged God to grant eternal rest to the soul of the late governor while providing strength and consolation to his family and the people of Ondo State.