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Who Akeredolu was to me – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has revealed his close relationship with the departed Ondo former governor, Rotimi Akeredolu.

During his commiseration visit to the Akeredolu family on Wednesday, President Tinubu said, ‘‘We lost an illustrious son.”

“Akeredolu was very close to me and an ally.

“He was a son of the soil, and I have come to pay homage,’’ the President said at the palace of the Olowo of Owo.

He extended his prayers for the good health, progress, and prosperity of the traditional ruler and the community and thanked the people of Owo for their support to the bereaved family.”

Akeredolu’s successor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, accompanied the President on the visit to monarch and Akeredolu’s widow, Betty, and family members.

 

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