Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, the governor of Ondo State on Saturday received more dignitaries and groups on condolence visit, over the death of his mother, Lady Evangelist Grace Bosede Akeredolu JP.
Governor Akeredolu received the visitors at the Presidential Lodge, Government House, Akure.
He was joined by his sibling, Pastor Kola Akeredolu, his Wife, Justice Alero Akeredolu, the Deputy Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Secretary to the State Government, Princess Oladunni Odu, and others.
Among the early callers were the General Evangelist of Christ Apostolic Church worldwide, Prophet Hezekiah Oluboye Oladeji; the Tetsola Family from Sapele, Delta State led by Pastor Joshua Tetsola and his wife, Mrs Evelyn; Supare Community led by the Regent, Adebukola Adedeji; APC leaders from Akoko South West/South East Federal Constituency, led by Adejombo Omofunmilewa; PDP Ondo North Senatorial candidate, Akogun Adetokunbo Modupe and political associates.
Others are: Members of the Ondo State United Artisan group, led by Daisi Komolafe; Management of ZL Global Alliance, led by Abiola Bashorun; Council of Olus in Akure South led by their President, the Oluwoye of Iwoye, Joseph Falokun among others.
The General Evangelist of Christ Apostolic Church worldwide, Prophet Hezekiah Oluboye Oladeji condoled and congratulated Governor Akeredolu for surviving his mother.
The Cleric noted that the late Lady Evangelist Akeredolu has gone to rest, adding that she lived a Christian and fulfilled life.
He later offered prayers for the family, the State and the people at large.
One after the other, the visitors thanked God for the deceased life, while congratulating the Governor for surviving his aged Mother.
Speaking on behalf of the Tetsola Family, Pastor Joshua Tetsola noted that the late Governor’s mother played her part on earth, adding that she had the gift of an intercessor.
Akogun Modupe said mama left an enduring legacy of service to the people and selflessness, saying the way she died testified to divine involvement.
Governor Akeredolu while responding thanked the visitors, stressing that his late mum has done her part and ran a good race.
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