By Dayo Johnson, Akure
Senator representing Ondo Central Senatorial District, Adeniyi Adegbonmire (SAN), has paid tribute to the late former Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN), on what would have been his 70th birthday, describing him as “a tree that almost made a forest.”
In a statement, Adegbonmire described the late governor as the “Amotekun Generalissimo,” saying his courage, leadership, and commitment to justice and the protection of lives and property earned him a lasting place in the history of Ondo State and Nigeria.
According to the senator, Akeredolu was a steadfast advocate of constitutional democracy who consistently defended the interests of his people.
He noted that Akeredolu’s role in championing and institutionalising the Western Nigeria Security Network, codenamed Amotekun Corps, remains one of his most significant legacies and a milestone in regional security and community policing.
