A huge loss to the Yoruba race and Nigeria at large – Ooni of Ife mourns Akeredolu’s death

The monarch added that the late governor was a courageous leader whose legacy would never be forgotten.

Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has described the demise of Ondo State Governor, Gov Oluwarotimi Akeredolu as a huge loss to the Yoruba race and Nigeria as a whole.

The popular monarch said this in a statement he personally issued on Wednesday, where he described the late governor as an epitome of honesty and courage, who lived a life worth emulating.

According to him, Akeredolu was a man who served humanity with his expertise as a legal luminary, and also stood as a pillar of honesty and courage.

He said, “When we were challenged at the grassroots by invaders who masqueraded as herdsmen, Aketi worked with stakeholders across South-West and the national level to deliver our mandate of security and prosperity.

“This birthed Amotekun and other initiatives through which our people are safer and more confident to embark on their lawful businesses daily.

“He was an honest, bold and courageous leader whose legacy will never be forgotten. If Akeredolu tells you anything, that is the way it is.

“His death is a personal loss to me because we were very close, right from our days as students of Loyola College, Ibadan till date.

“In fact, he did a legacy project for the school through which his name will forever be remembered.”