The tragic death of the Executive Governor of Ondo State, HE, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, SAN in the early hours of Wednesday, 27th December, 2023 was received with a rude shock by Nigerians especially the good people of his home country,Owo and those of the entire sunshine state.
The letter personally signed by the trio of the opposition party (PDP) LG Executive Officers namely the Chairman, High Ch. Okeowo Olafimihan - The Asaba Oluloro of Owo; the Secretary ,Hon. Adebo Afolabi and the Publicity Secretary, Akogun Folahanmi Olaniyi made available to Abejoye Media, the party described the death as not only tragic but also traumatic considering the monumental loss to the entire state while consoling and comforting the wife, children and families he left behind over the tragedy.
The letter read in parts , " Akeredolu was an unrepentant fighter who did not care about anyone whose ox is gored. He was a gladiator who ,by convincing disposition, was ready to face any battle and dare any consequence." Recalling his fearless battle with audacity of hope to bravely fought the Fulani herders and curtailed their excesses, the PDP in Owo described him as a superhero despite differences of political leanings.
While noting that an unfortunate but avoidable chapter is closed in the political history of the state, the PDP charges HE, Barr. Lucky Orimisan Ayedatiwa , the newly appointed governor of the state to consolidate the polished landmark achievements of his predecessor and respect the sanctity/sacredness of Nigeria's constitution in discharging his official duties
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The PDP therefore sympathizes with the traditional rulers in Owo and environs particularly HRM, Oba (Dr) Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye (III), The Olowo of Owo and the good people of the LGA over the huge loss so overwhelming and devastating. .
In furtherance of the PDPs belief in humanity, they appeal to the generality of Nigerians to take a great lesson in the circumstances that surrounded the unfortunate political drama and the demise of the legal luminary who , before breading his last, made his marks in legal profession, politics and public administration in Nigeria.
In conclusion, the party prays that may God Almighty give Akeredolu's Family and the entire people of Ondo State and South-Western Nigeria particularly Owo kingdom the fortitude to bear this irreparable and irreplaceable loss; and grant the repose of the political warrior eternal rest in the bosom of his Maker.
The message ends with a sober reflection to the unquestionable God by "Adieu Aketi till we meet to part no more ."
