Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has mourned the death of his counterpart, the Governor of Ondo State, Chief Rotimi Akeredolu SAN.
Governor Fubara, in a statement signed by his Media Aide, Boniface Onyedi, on Wednesday expressed shock over the death of the legal luminary and Governor of Ondo State, describing Akeredulu as a leader dedicated to the service and wellbeing of his people and humanity.
Fubara said the sad news was quite disturbing as the death was not just a loss to Ondo State alone, but to the entire nation.
He said, “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 people of Ondo State.”
Governor Fubara however prayed for the repose of his soul and asked God to comfort his family, the government and the people of the State for the painful exit of the Governor.
