Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has described former Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, who died on Wednesday, as an iconic politician who stood up for his individuals after they wanted it most.
The governor said this whereas condoling with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress and the Ondo State Authorities over the loss of life of Akeredolu.
This was contained in a condolence message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Alhaji Ahmed Idris, and made obtainable to journalists in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday.
Idris described the loss of life of Akeredolu, whom he described as an iconic politician, as not solely an amazing loss to his speedy household and the Ondo individuals, but in addition a major loss to the whole APC household and Nigeria basically.
Akeredolu was Governor of Ondo State till his loss of life on the age of 67 within the early hours of Wednesday after a protracted sickness.
Governor Idris recalled that the late politician left a vacuum that might be tough to fill contemplating his indelible mark not solely on Nigeria's political house but in addition his herculean achievements within the authorized occupation.
“On behalf of myself, the Kebbi State authorities and the nice individuals of Kebbi State, I wish to categorical our condolences to Mr. President, the APC household, the Ondo State authorities and the speedy household over the loss of life of a distinguished politician “, he mentioned. mentioned.
The governor inspired the household and other people of Ondo State to take braveness and settle for the need of God Almighty in good religion.
In the meantime, Ondo State Authorities on Wednesday confirmed the loss of life of the State Governor.
The PUNCH earlier reported that the affirmation of the governor's loss of life got here hours after information of his loss of life went viral.
This was evident from an announcement by the State Commissioner for Data and Steering, Mrs. Bamidele Ademola-Olateju. The governor died Wednesday in Germany after battling prostate most cancers.