The erstwhile Speaker of Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Bamidele Oleyelogun has sympathized with the people of Ondo State over the death of Late Governor Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu.

Oleyelogun praised Akeredolu for his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to the development of Ondo State and the country at large. He also described him as a bold, courageous, fearless leader and a true statesman who had selflessly dedicated himself to the betterment of the state and its people.

In an emotional tribute to Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, SAN, CON, he reiterated that the achievements of late Akeredolu in various sectors, including infrastructure, education, security, healthcare, and agriculture is second to none, stressing that he had left an indelible mark in the sand of time.

“The passing of Governor Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, my boss is a great loss to the people of Ondo State and Nigeria at large”.

He encouraged the good people of Ondo State come together as a state and honour his memory by preserving the positive transformation he brought to the State. “We must remain committed to the pursuit of development, peace, and unity, just like Akeredolu did”.

Additionally he commenserated with the Olowo of Owo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Gbadegesin Ogunoye III, the entire people of Owo, his family, most especially his wife, Arabinrin Betty Anyawu-Akeredolu and prayed to God to grant them the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.