{"id":15655,"date":"2023-12-28T14:00:14","date_gmt":"2023-12-28T13:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thedailyleaks.com\/?p=15655"},"modified":"2023-12-28T14:25:20","modified_gmt":"2023-12-28T13:25:20","slug":"ive-lost-a-brother-and-friend-of-over-40-years-osinbajo-mourns-akeredolu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thedailyleaks.com\/ive-lost-a-brother-and-friend-of-over-40-years-osinbajo-mourns-akeredolu\/","title":{"rendered":"‘I’ve lost a brother and friend of over 40 years,’ Osinbajo mourns Akeredolu"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Oluwafemi Popoola<\/p>\n

\"Akeredolu\"
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN, and former Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, exchanging pleasantries during an event<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The immediate past Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, GCON, has paid a tribute to his departed longtime friend and brother, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN, of Ondo State, who died at 67 years on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.<\/p>\n

\"Akeredolu\"In an emotional tribute, the former VP expressed his sadness and deep pain over the loss of the Governor, describing him as his brother and friend of over 40 years.<\/p>\n

In a post shared across his social media handles, Prof. Osinbajo wrote: \u201cDolly and I express our sincere condolence to Her Excellency Betty Akeredolu, children, family, friends, associates of HE Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu @rotimiaketi and the government and people of Ondo State on his passing.<\/p>\n

ALSO READ:\u00a0Akeredolu dies in Germany, Ondo govt gives details, mourns<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cI have lost a brother and friend of over 40 years.<\/p>\n

\u201cAketi was bold, courageous, forthright, fair-minded, kind and God fearing. He firmly believed in our democracy, justice, and the rule of law. He loved the people of Ondo State and was passionate about their security and economic advancement.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe pray that the Almighty God will comfort the family and people of Ondo State on this great loss. Amen. Sun re o Aketi Baba!\u201d<\/p>\n

Akeredolu, aged 67, passed away while undergoing treatment for prostate cancer in a German hospital.<\/p>\n

Following the death of the governor, the acting governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has been sworn in as the substantive governor some few hours after the announcement of his passing.<\/p>\n

\"Akeredolu\" \"\" \"\" \"\" \"\"<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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