Aiyedatiwa Sworn In As Ondo Governor, says ‘We have onerous task of sustaining Akeredolu’s legacies’
…..Declares Three Days Of Mourning
Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the governor of Ondo, says the ongoing infrastructure projects initiated by his predecessor, the late Rotimi Akeredolu, will be completed.
Aiyedatiwa was sworn in as the new governor of Ondo on Wednesday at the government house, Akure, the state capital, after the death of Akeredolu.
Akeredolu died on Wednesday morning at the age of 67 as a result of complications from prostate cancer.
In his acceptance speech, Aiyedatiwa said the demise of Akeredolu was a “monumental loss” to the people of Ondo state.
He said the legacies of Akeredolu in health and infrastructure would be “difficult to surpass”, adding the late governor’s performance was “unprecedented”.
“Today’s event has placed a burden on all of us to pull together and stay together as one because we have the onerous responsibility to continue to sustain the legacies of Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, SAN, CON, which was good governance,” Aiyedatiwa said.
“Our leader and governor, during his time embarked upon several landmark projects, many of which have been completed and several ones ongoing.
“We now have the responsibility to complete them. It is to the credit of Arakunrin Akeredolu, that the state now has a flyover in Ore, while the one in Akure is ongoing.
“It is necessary for us to acknowledge with pride the wonderful achievements and legacies of Arakunrin Akeredolu. His records of performance are monumental and unprecedented.”
Meanwhile, the Ondo State Government has declared a three-day period of mourning in honour of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu who died in the early hours of Wednesday, December 27, 2023.
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa also ordered national flags are to be flown at half-mast across the state.
This was announced in a statement on Wednesday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan.
“In a solemn declaration, the Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has announced a three-day period of State mourning in honour of the late Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, SAN, CON, former Governor of Ondo State, who died in the early hours of Wednesday, December 27, 2023,” the statement read.
See the full statement below:
PRESS STATEMENT
DECLARATION OF STATE MOURNING IN HONOUR OF ARAKUNRIN OLUWAROTIMI ODUNAYO AKEREDOLU, SAN, CON
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In a solemn declaration, the Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has announced a three-day period of State mourning in honour of the late Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, SAN, CON, former Governor of Ondo State, who died in the early hours of Wednesday, December 27, 2023.This period of mourning, with fasting and prayer, takes effect from Thursday, December 28 to Saturday, December 30, 2023. Also, all national flags are to be flown at half-mast in reflection of the mood of the State for seven days.
The Governor also announced the suspension of State government ceremonies during this period of mourning.
Meanwhile, condolence registers have been opened at the Governor’s Office and the Government House in Akure, as well as State Liaison Offices in Lagos and Abuja.
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May the soul of our late leader rest in perfect peace, Amen.
Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ondo State
