Siminalayi Joseph Fubara, Rivers governor
Governor Siminalayi Fubara has expressed shock over the death of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo.
In a statement issued on Thursday by his media aide Boniface Onyedi, Mr Fubara described Mr Akeredolu as “one leader dedicated to the service and wellbeing of his people and humanity.”
He said the sad news was quite disturbing, adding that the death was not only a loss to the state but the entire country.
“Chief Rotimi Akeredolu was a fine gentleman, with high respect for the rule of law as a seasoned lawyer. In this state of mourning and grief, our prayers are with the family, the government and the people of Ondo state,” said the statement.
The governor prayed for the repose of his soul and asked God to comfort his family, the government and the people of the state.
(NAN)
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