Tinubu storm Ondo, describes late Akeredolu as a political soulmate, fighter

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday condole with the family of the late governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, and described him as a political soulmate and a fighter.

He further described the late Akeredolu as a fighter and fearless defender of truth and the masses—brother, confidant, and political soulmate.

Tinubu who was accompanied by Baba Bisi Akande and Chief Pius Akinyelure, was received by Chief Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu at their resident in Owo, Ondo state.

Speaking after the visit, Mrs. Akeredolu appreciated the President for the condolence visit.

She said, “As you are aware, the President, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, paid his condolence visit to my family. Present at the visit are my children and extended family members.

“On behalf of my family, I appreciate Mr. President. We understood he couldn’t attend the burial ceremony due to the dictate of Yoruba culture. He couldn’t have attended the burial of his younger brother.

“Coming today is a big deal because we are in a better atmosphere. I also express my profound gratitude to the Southern Governors for their immense financial contributions to the burial.

“Most especially, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-olu, who singlehandedly brought Aketi’s remains back to Nigeria. We appreciate this huge show of love and we are grateful and forever indebted to him.

“I requested that Mr. President see where Aketi has been laid to rest and he followed me. We are deeply grateful to Mr. President for coming. He’s indeed, Aketi’s brother and friend.

“I told Mr. President, yes, Aketi has left but he lives because he left behind legacies. It is our wish that those legacies continue and are built upon where necessary.” she stressed.