The senator representing Ondo South Senatorial District, Adeniyi Adegbomire, has paid tribute to the late former Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, describing him as “a tree that almost made a forest” as friends and associates marked his posthumous 70th birthday.
Akeredolu died on December 27, 2023, after a prolonged illness at the age of 67.
In a statement made available to journalists on Wednesday, Adegbomire described the late governor as a courageous leader whose contributions to democracy, security and governance continue to inspire many.
He said Akeredolu’s role in establishing the Western Nigeria Security Network, codenamed Amotekun Corps, remains one of his most enduring legacies.
“Late Akeredolu was the ‘Amotekun Generalissimo’, whose courage, visionary leadership, and unwavering commitment to justice and the protection of lives and property earned him an enduring place in the history of Ondo State and Nigeria. Related News C’River Assembly passes anti-same-sex marriage bill for second reading Ooni calls for peace ahead of Osun governorship election Ogun Assembly exonerates ex-Speaker of embezzlement allegation
