President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday in Owo, Ondo State, paid a condolence visit to the family of the late former Governor of the State, Rotimi Akeredolu. He also visited the palace of the Olowo of Owo Kingdom, Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III. Speaking at the palace of the Olowo of Owo Kingdom, the President eulogized the late Akeredolu as a statesman and a distinguished legal luminary who served his people with unwavering dedication. A statement by the Special Adviser on Media & Publicity to the President, Ajuri Ngelale, quoted the President as saying, ‘‘We lost an illustrious son. Akeredolu was very close to me and an ally. He was a son of the soil, and I have come to pay homage.’’ He extended his prayers for the good health, progress, and prosperity of the traditional ruler and the community and thanked the people of Owo for their support to the bereaved family. To Mrs. Akeredolu, the President said: “God will be with you. Your children will do well in life. May you all end well. May God be with you and uphold you.”
Prof. Soyinka decries ‘excessive’ security escort around President’s son, Seyi Tinubu
Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has publicly criticized what he described as the "excessively large" and intimidating security detail accompanying...
Read moreDetails
