Aiyedatiwa Visits Owo: Olowo, Ojomuluda Declares Support
Ahead of the burial ceremony of the late Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, newly sworn-in Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Tuesday, visited traditional rulers in Owo Kingdom to condole with them and the people of the kingdom on the death of the late governor who haled from the kingdom.
The governor was at the palace of Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Ogunoye, where he condoled with him on the passage of son of the soil.
Aiyedatiwa, who also visited the palace of Ojomuluda of Ijebu Owo, Oba Kofoworola Olatunbosun Ojomo, acknowledged that the late governor Akeredolu left behind great legacies across the 18 local government areas of the state.
Expressing his condolence feelings, the governor assured the people that all ongoing projects initiated by the late governor would be completed.
Aiyedatiwa said: “We came to pay condolences because we know he was your son. We commiserate with the entire Owo kingdom. Although he is gone, his legacies remain; he lives on.
“He died in office, so the state will give him a befitting state burial. We pray such tragedy won’t befall our dear state again.”
In his response, Oba Ogunoye expressed gratitude to governor and members of the state executive council for the visit, describing the late Governor Akeredolu as a dedicated leader, who gave priority to the welfare of the common man.
He said that a lot of developmental projects were initiated and completed by the late governor.
The monarch, however, appealed to Governor Aiyedatiwa not to all the death of Akeredolu affect projects and legacies left behind.
The Olowo said: “God took Akeredolu which will always be a loss to the entire country but we also thank God because Aiyedatiwa is a blessing from God too. We want to assure you that the entire people of Owo kingdom will support your administration.
“The success of your administration will be our top priority. You have assured us that the uncompleted projects the late governor couldn’t complete, you will complete. We put our trust in you, and may God help you in achieving everything.”
Meanwhile, at Ijebu-Owo, Governor Aiyedatiwa told the monarch and the people of the community that, “We have come to pay our condolences because the late governor was a son every father would be proud of. It is a great loss, especially for the people of Ijebu-Owo.”
Aiyedatiwa reeled out achievements of the late Akeredolu, including the establishment of South West Security Network otherwise known as Amotekun Corps, aimed at securing lives and property of the people of the region.
Responding, Oba Kofoworola appreciated Governor Aiyedatiwa on behalf of the people of Ijebu-Owo for his visit.
Ojomuluda said: “We appreciate you for coming to commiserate with us on the demise of our son Rotimi Akeredolu.
“He did his best while he was alive, and it is the legacies left behind that would make us always remember him. We pray that God will guide your path on this new journey as the governor of ondo state.”
