Governor of Oyo State, Mr. Seyi Makinde has disclosed that he has lost a worthy co-fighter for the South-West cause.
Mr. Makinde made the statement on his X, formerly Twitter account, following the demise of Ondo State Governor, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu, who died earlier today at the age of 67 after battling Leukemia for months.
He said: “I received with great sadness the news of the death of my brother, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu SAN, the Governor of Ondo State and Chairman, South-West Governors’ Forum. I condole with his wife and children as well as the Government and people of Ondo State over this sad loss.
“In Aketi, South-West has lost a dogged fighter and courageous leader who worked hard for the peace, prosperity and progress of the region. I have also lost a worthy co-fighter for the South-West cause because we were both at the vanguard of the struggle, which birthed the South-West Security Network Agency codenamed Amotekun.”
Governor Makinde said that Mr. Akeredolu’s steadfastness regarding the growth and development of the South-West region cannot be overemphasized, adding that he will be missed.
“Aketi’s fervent and unrelenting stance on issues that border on South-West’s regional integration and progress is a lesson for leaders. He will be sorely missed.”
He wished him eternal rest and reiterated his condolences to everyone he left behind.
