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Former Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has wept over the passing of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State.<\/p>\n
Osinbajo, in a post he shared on X on Thursday morning, said he has lost a brother and friend of over 40 years.<\/p>\n
DAILY POST reported that Akeredolu died on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, following a protracted illness.<\/p>\n
\u201cDolly and I express our sincere condolence to Her Excellency Betty Akeredolu, children, family, friends, associates of HE Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu @rotimiaketi and the government and people of Ondo State on his passing,\u201d the former VP wrote.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have lost a brother and friend of over 40 years,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
\u201cAketi was bold, courageous, forthright, fair-minded, kind and God fearing.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe firmly believed in our democracy, in Justice and the rule of law. He loved the people of Ondo State and was passionate about their security and economic advancement.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe pray that the Almighty God will comfort the family and people of Ondo State on this great loss. Amen.<\/p>\n
\u201cSun re o Aketi Baba!!\u201d<\/p>\n
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