HOR : Southern Caucus Commiserates With Ondo Govt

By Oduyemi Odumade

The Southern Caucus of the House of Representatives, under the leadership of Mr. Nicholas Mutu, has expressed heartfelt condolences to the Ondo state government over
the demise of the Governor of the state, Rotimi Akeredolu.

The caucus, in a statement by its Secretary, Mr. Afam Victor Ogene, also condoled the immediate family of the Governor and members of the Ondo state House of Representatives, describing his death as a painful loss.

The Late Governor fondly referred to as Arakunrin or Aketi, by his friends, supporters and associates, while he was alive was a Former President of the Nigeria Bar Association, an accomplished legal luminary, intellectual and a courageous voice of reason whose individuality and unambiguity on issues of societal and national importance were never in doubt.

“Aketi was a charismatic personality, who contributed immensely in the development of Nigeria’s legal profession and democracy, with passion, grace and fearlessness”.

“He loved his people so passionately that it was never in doubt where he stood on matters that concerns the Yoruba race, the south and his immediate constituents, the Ondo people”.

“Arakunrin was always there in the forefront, to speak for his people, fight for their interests and was an advocate for equity and fairness in the Nigerian system, till the end.

“The nation will miss Aketi. The South West has Indeed, lost a warrior. A courageous fighter and the law profession has lost a voice, an intellect and a giant”.

“As a caucus, we pray that the good Lord would grant his family the fortitude to bear the painful exit of this remarkable leader, family man and father. May his soul find eternal peace in the bosom of his creator.” the Statement adds.

Edited By Grace Namiji