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…as NGF chair, Abdulrazaq, Makinde visit late gov’s wife, family

By Adeola Badru, Ibadan


A dramatic scene unfolded yesterday at the Ibadan private residence of the late Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu.

The presence of journalists that converged to cover the condolence visit of the chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq and his Oyo State counterpart, Seyi Makinde to the deceased residence sparked off resistance.

The presence of journalists generated a negative reaction from one of the daughters of the deceased, named Ololade Akeredolu, who ordered all the journalists to leave the residence, on the ground that it was a private residence and not a Government House.

The duo arrived the Jericho residence of the late governor at about 5:30 pm.

Upon arrival, the two governors went straight into the private residence where the wife, Betty and some immediate family were mourning.

However, swift intervention of some colleagues calmed the frayed nerves as the reporters who had laid siege to the entrance gates of the residence to monitor situation felt angry at the negative reaction.

Apparently sensing what had happened, the two governors after the visit walked out to the street where the journalists were waiting to interview the visitors.

Speaking, the Kwara State governor lauded the deceased governor for his commitment and impact on humanity.

Abdulrahman who described Akeredolu’s death as a great loss to the nation, recounted that the late Aketi rose to the peak of his career and politics and impacted greatly on humanity in developmental politics

He said: “This is a solemn affairs, we are here today with the governor of Oyo state and myself on behalf of all the of the Nigeria Governors Forum to pay a condolence visit to the family of the late Arakunrin Akeredolu. It is a sad affair.”

“We met the wife. We can just continue to pray that his soul will continue to rest in peace and may God give the family the fortitude to bear the loss.”

“It is indeed a great loss for the nation. This is a man that rose to the height of his chosen career, the bar. He rose to become a Senior Advocate of Nigeria. He rose to the height of politics, he was the governor of a state.”

“He impacted greatly on humanity in developmental politics. All we can say for now is that may his soul rest in peace.”

“And we can also add that of the former Speaker, House of Representatives, Dr Ghali Naabba, may Allah forgive him his sins and give him aljannah firdus.”

Also in his brief remarks, Governor Makinde said he has lost a friend, a brother and someone they had been in the trenches together.

Describing Akeredolu as a courageous individual who doesn’t mince words but someone who speaks truth to power, Governor Makinde, said the death was a big loss for him personally and for the southwest as a whole.

“Well, I can say that I have lost a personal friend, a brother, somebody that we have been in the trenches together. When we were going to set up Amotekun, he was pivotal to it.”

“And when we took the decision for Southern presidency, himself and the former governor of Anambra, they chaired the meeting at the Delta Government House.”

“So, this is somebody that is a courageous individuals, he doesn’t mince words. He says it as it is, he would speak truth to power. It is a big loss for me personally and for the southwest.”

“We will still continue to internalise it but we give God the glory that he lived a fulfilled life. At the end of the day, it is really not how long but how well and he lived well. He impacted humanity and the Southwest of Nigeria.”

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journalists with their wahala, I understand how she feels at the moment


May the soul of her father rest in peace

She's right. The family is still mourning. Its hard to make the right decisions when a loved one es on

No wonder! I was surprised when I watched journalists interviewing the governors outside the residence of the former governor on arise and channels. I think this is wrong, you have been hiding his sickness now he's gone, what are you still hiding?

They need their privacy

Sorrow can make someone do some unusual things. When my dad died, some persons said I didn't greet them when they were greeting me. First Son that most loads were on me. Staying with the corpse for several kilometers journey. Spraying perfume on the casket all through while I was locked with the corpse at the back of the ambulance.
Then you think I would behave normally? What I haven't done before. My dad died of sickness. The man suffered. How do u think my senses will work normally during that burial?

Pls allow the daughter and infact the family to be. May God console and comfort them in Jesus name

She not mad at the journalists, she’s mad there’s no more access to state funds, it’s called transferred aggression

It is well....

I always have a heart of stone anytime I hear that a Nigerian politician died.

Quote me not so that you days will be long.

Eye service journalist

Like mother

The same journalists that propelled them to limelight

The presence of journalists generated a negative reaction from one of the daughters of the deceased, named Ololade Akeredolu, who ordered all the journalists to leave the residence, on the ground that it was a private residence and not a Government House.

She has a right to do that.
May her dad's soul RIP

Brown enveloped professionals please allow the grieving family to grieve in peace.
The grieving woman is a great nwa afor owerri and all Akeredolu properties should be sent back to owerri including his children.

dre11:
…as NGF chair, Abdulrazaq, Makinde visit late gov’s wife, family



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Even with all they were able to steal, they are still bitter

Naija and greed lol

She shouldn’t react in this manner now

Pictures of the house abeg

dre11:
…as NGF chair, Abdulrazaq, Makinde visit late gov’s wife, family



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I can understand their pain. It's not easy to vacate government's house with all those enjoyment. Most especially those freebies they have been enjoying in the last 7years.

R. I.P. to Akeredolu

This their irrational behavior is the major reason this man is late today. Someone has not fully recovered, you bundled him back home so you can continue to be first lady.....even at death who na still no want make guy man rest.

Mad that looting is gone....may Ondo state never experience a family like the Akeredolus in the helms of affairs again. Haba, they milked Ondo State to the bones.

TotoIsGud4boy:
She not mad at the journalists, she’s mad there’s no more access to state funds, it’s called transferred aggression

You know

They wanted to use their cameras to capture the wife and children sobbing and weeping and then splash it all over the Internet. Its a wise decision to order journalists out, it is still to early to invade the house with camera and news crew, allow them mourn peacefully.

Haydens:
I always have a heart of stone anytime I hear that a Nigerian politician died.

Quote me not so that you days will be long.

You no lie o. That's how I see it too. The only way you and I get good road is when a politician has a fatal accident on that bad road or if they happen to die in a hospital in naija that lacks good equipment. You now know where I'm driving at.

Death is a strong word, but it is better on our bad politicians.

Melagros:
No wonder! I was surprised when I watched journalists interviewing the governors outside the residence of the former governor on arise and channels. I think this is wrong, you have been hiding his sickness now he's gone, what are you still hiding?

It's possible she read some unprintable things the journalists were saying during the time the father was sick and ing that infuriated her.

Journalists too have bad mouths.

Epistasis:
Mad that looting is gone....may Ondo state never experience a family like the Akeredolus in the helms of affairs again. Haba, they milked Ondo State to the bones.

The loot is coming home to the east so cry an ocean.

Childish act. Nothing lasts forever...

TotoIsGud4boy:
She not mad at the journalists, she’s mad there’s no more access to state funds, it’s called transferred aggression

Ve u ever lost someone so close to u?
U need to judge properly if u Ve been in that shoe.
I lost my Dad few months ago and I know how mad nd weird I Ve been since then.
May ur gentle soul continue resting in peace Dad nd also to u Aketi