Immediate past Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo has condoled with the family of Rotimi Akeredolu, late governor of Ondo state.
Akeredolu died on Wednesday at the age of 67.
The Ondo government said Akeredolu died of “complications from protracted prostate cancer”.
In a statement issued on Thursday, Osinbajo described Akeredolu as a brother and friend of over 40 years.
He said the late governor was very passionate about the wellbeing of the people of Ondo.
“Dolly and I express our sincere condolence to Her Excellency Betty Akeredolu, children, family, friends, associates of HE Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and the government and people of Ondo State on his passing,” Osinbajo said.
“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.” The statement concluded.
