‘Your Mother Espoused Virtues Of Love, Honesty And Integrity’, Obaseki Tells Akeredolu Over His Mother’s Passing
The Oasis Reporters
September 16, 2022
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has condoled with the Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, over the passing of his mother, Lady Evangelist Grace Akeredolu, who died at the age of 90 years.
My siblings and I announce, with deepest regret and total submission to the will of the Almighty, the passing into glory of our adorable, dutiful and ever dotting mother, Lady Evangelist Grace Bosede Akeredolu, this morning. She died peacefully in her sleep. pic.twitter.com/fS16OZKbtf
— Arakunrin Akeredolu (@RotimiAkeredolu) September 15, 2022
…in which she dwelt during her eventful and fruitful sojourn on the terrestrial plane.
Maami rest in perfect peace.
Burial announcement will be made by the family.— Arakunrin Akeredolu (@RotimiAkeredolu) September 15, 2022
In a statement, the governor said: “I am deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Lady Evangelist Grace Akeredolu, mother of my brother and friend, the Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu SAN.”
He added: “Evangelist Akeredolu was a devout Christian and community leader, who was passionate about Christ and dedicated her life to the service of God.
“She was meek, kind hearted and loving and gave herself freely for the upliftment of humanity and her community.
“As a disciplinarian, she espoused the virtues of love, honesty and integrity and bestowed these values to her children, including the Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu.”
He continued: “She will be remembered for her devotion to the things of God, her commitment to the service of humanity and her compassionate spirit.
“On behalf of the Government and people of Edo State, I commiserate with Governor Akeredolu, the Akeredolu family as well as friends and associates of Lady Evangelist Akeredolu and pray that God grants all the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.”
Full statement:
I am deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Lady Evangelist Grace Akeredolu, mother of my brother and friend, the Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu SAN.
Evangelist Akeredolu was a devout Christian and community leader, who was passionate about Christ and dedicated her life to the service of God.
She was meek, kind hearted and loving and gave herself freely for the upliftment of humanity and her community.
As a disciplinarian, she espoused the virtues of love, honesty and integrity and bestowed these values to her children, including the Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu.
She will be remembered for her devotion to the things of God, her commitment to the service of humanity and her compassionate spirit.
On behalf of the Government and people of Edo State, I commiserate with Governor Akeredolu, the Akeredolu family as well as friends and associates of Lady Evangelist Akeredolu and pray that God grants all the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
His Excellency,
Godwin Obaseki
Governor, Edo State
