2nd January, 2024
By David Adeoye
The Labour Party (LP) Presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Mr Peter Obi and renowned economist, Professor Pat Utomi on Tuesday pours glowing encomiums on the late governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu.
Utomi and Obi spoke during a condolence visit to the Jericho Ibadan residence of the late Akeredolu where they were received by the wife of the deceased, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu and other members of the family.
Speaking during the visit, Obi described the late Akeredolu as a principled leader, patriotic Nigerian and dogged fighter who stood on the side of the masses at all times.
The presidential candidate also noted as a former president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), he was passionate about building a better and more productive Nigeria.
“He was a forthright person who stood on the side of the masses at all times,’” Obi said.
He prayed to God to grant the family, the people of Ondo State and the entire country the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
On his part, Utomi said the late Governor was his classmate at Loyola College Ibadan in the 1960s.
He said that the character traits displayed by Akeredolu in the governance of Ondo State had been part of him right from secondary school.
Utomi said Akeredolu would not keep quiet in the face of oppression and never compromised on justice and equity.
He condoled with the people of Ondo State on the passing of Akeredolu, describing it as a colossal loss to both the state and the country.
The deceased’s younger brother, Prof Wole Akeredolu, appreciated Obi and Utomi for the visit and their support for the family.
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