First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has paid a visit to the Ibadan residence of the late Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN).
During the visit, she offered a heartfelt condolence to the widow, Mrs. Betty Akeredolu, on the recent passing of her husband.
Senator Tinubu, accompanied by the wife of the vice president, Hajia Nana Shetima, wives of state governors from Lagos and Ogun, as well as wives of National Assembly members, converged to show solidarity and support for the grieving Akeredolu family.
The First Lady expressed deep sympathy, acknowledging Gov Akeredolu’s valiant battle for survival. She said: “He did his best. God will be there for you, when God shows up for you, that is what really matters.”
Encouraging the grieving widow and family to find solace in God, Mrs Tinubu emphasized the inevitability of human existence being subject to the will of God. She offered prayers for God to continue upholding the Akeredoly family during their challenging time.
In response, the late governor’s brother, Professor Oluwole Ayodeji Akeredolu, acknowledged the pain of the family loss. He expressed gratitude to the First Lady and her distinguished entourage for the condolence visit, describing it as a great honour.