The Ondo State Christian Association of Nigeria has described the death of the state governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, as a colossal loss to the state and Nigeria as a whole.
The state chairman of the CAN, Rev. Fr. Anselm Ologunwa, stated this in a statement issued in Akure, the state capital on Wednesday.
The statement was issued by the Director of Information and Communications of the association, Mr Daisi Ajayi.
According to the statement, Fr. Ologunwa expressed shock to receive the sudden news of the governor’s death.
He described Governor Akeredolu as a great fighter of democracy, a dedicated and loving father of all.
The statement read, “The governor had exhibited several outstanding qualities during his tenure of administration ranging from the establishment of Amotekun security outfit to his stand on the unity of the country.”
The chairman affirmed that Akeredolu was well noted for his firmness in decision-making, as he was usually called the ” Mr Talk and Do” Governor.
He also identified various infrastructural developments his administration embarked upon ranging from roads, buildings and other social development across the state, noting that Akeredolu’s death will no doubt bring about a vacuum in the state.
