The passing of Rotimi Akeredolu, governor of Ondo State, has been mourned by Akinwunmi Adesina, president of the African Development Bank (AfDB).
The 67-year-old Akeredolu passed away on Wednesday at a hospital in Lagos, according to the DAILY POST.
After a long struggle with leukemia, he passed away.
In his official X reaction to the news of the governor’s death, Akinwunmi referred to him as a brother and friend.
The death of Ondo State Governor Akeredolu, a brother and friend of mine, has grieved me.
You battled valiantly. The race was completed by you. You had a generous spirit. You unwaveringly served your people. Your loved ones and the residents of Ondo State are in my prayers. Goodbye, Aketi.
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