Akeredolu: Abiodun Commiserates With Ondo Governor Over Mother's Demise

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has condoled his Ondo counterpart Rotimi Akeredolu over the death of his mother.

According to reports, Governor Akeredolu's mother passed away in her sleep in the early hours of Thursday at the age of 90.

Speaking in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Somorin, Abiodun described Evangelist Akeredolu's demise as painful despite passing on at a ripe old age.

“Though Mama has gone to be with her Lord and Creator, her life was enough a lesson for all of us to learn from.

Governor Dapo Abiodun

"As a devout Christian, she served God with all her heart and ensured that her family members, friends and acquaintances, all benefited from her caring and warm disposition.

“We all shall continue to remember her for good; her life is indeed worthy of emulation as she epitomized virtuosity and piety.

“At this time, we should not grieve, but celebrate the joining of the Saints Triumphant by our dear Mama.

“I pray that our Lord will grant Madam Akeredolu eternal rest in His bosom. On behalf of my family, the government and the people of Ogun State, I express my heartfelt commiseration with Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, the government and the people of Ondo State, on the passing of Lady Evangelist Grace Akeredolu.

"May her soul continue to find repose in the Lord”, the statement reads.