Tinubu, Shetima’s wives visit Akeredolu’s family, say ex-governor’s death great loss to Nigeria

Mrs Tinubu was accompanied by Vice President Kashim Shettima’s wife, Nana, the wives of the governors of Lagos and Ogun states and the wife of the deputy governor of Oyo State.
Mrs Tinubu said the demise of the former governor was painful, shocking and a great loss to the country.
She described the late governor as a great man, loved by his family, the people of Ondo state and Nigerians.
The first lady, who noted that the former governor did his best to develop his state, the South-West and Nigeria as a whole, said he would be sorely missed.
“We can only wish that the legacies he left behind will continue and endure,” Mrs Tinubu added.
Mrs Tinubu noted that Mr Akeredolu fought gallantly to stay alive, but human existence is subject to the will of God.
She appealed to Mr Akeredolu’s widow and the family to take solace in the fact that the former governor lived a fulfilled life.
Responding on behalf of the family, the late governor’s brother, Oluwole Akeredolu, described the exit of the former governor as painful.
He, however, said the family was consoled by the fact that Mr Akeredolu had gone to rest.
The wives of members of the National Assembly and that of the APC national chairman were also with the first lady during the visit.
(NAN)
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