By Dupson Collins, 28th December, 2023
The Senior Special Assistant to Late Governor of Ondo State, Barr Felix Kolawole Alonge has joined other sympathizers to mourn the demise of his boss, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN while describing him as a fearless fighter who always stand by the truth asking the family and people of Ondo State to take solace in Akeredolu’s Legacy.
Akeredolu death was officially announced by the Commissioner of Information of the State, Hon Mrs Bamidele Olateju where she stated that the People’s Governor took his last breath at the early hours of Wednesday in Germany.
The SSA expressed shocked over the sudden news of the death of the Governor noting that the vacuum created in the state in terms of the Late Governor fearlessness, boldness and openess while attending to both State and National issues would take a long time to be forgotten.
“ I am very saddened by the passing away of the People’s Governor who prioritize the security of both lives and property of the people of the state, a trustworthy politician who is not afraid to speak truth to power, a transformation leader and our Mr Talk anf Do. Your demise is a big loss not only to Ondo State but to Nigeria as a whole “.
“ Mr Talk and Do, you fought a good fight. My Boss came, saw, and conquered.You were kind-hearted. You served your people with commitment and one heart. May God comfort your family and the people of Ondo State”.
“Good night Arakunrin, the people of Ondo State will miss your courage, boldness, frank talk, jokes and good works both Infrastructural and security wise. Your death is painful to us at this moment but no doubt you died a fulfilled man in all ramifications of achievements in life; Adieu Arakunrin!”.
Barr Alonge while consoling the people of the state and the immediate family of Akeredolu for the irreparable loss of the Governor, said they should take solace in the legacies Arakunrin left behind in Ondo State and Nigeria.
