Owo, the hometown of the late former Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, on Friday hosted a multitude of prominent figures, including Vice-President Kashim Shettima.
Among those who also came to play their last respects to the
late governor were the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC,
Abdullahi Ganduje, serving governors, former governors, senators, and
ministers, among others.
The streets of Owo were lined with mourners and onlookers as
the dignitaries from various states made their way to The Cathedral Church of
Saint Andrew, venue of the funeral service.
The remains of Akeredolu was brought into the church at
around 9:55 am with a guard of honour mounted by officers of the Amotekun
Corps.
The late governor will be buried close to his Maranatha
residence at the Government Reserved Area, GRA, Owo.
Akeredolu, until his death was the Chancellor of the Owo
Anglican Diocese.
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ReplyDeleteExactly, power intoxicates, absolutely power does.
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