By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko, Ibadan
Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ibadan branch, has mourned the demise of Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, describing him as one of its shining lights.
Chairman of the association, Mrs Folasade Aladeniyi, said this on Wednesday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Ibadan, while reacting to the news of Akeredolu’s death.
NAN reports that Akeredolu died in the early hours of Wednesday at a German hospital where he was receiving treatment for leukemia.
According to her, with Akeredolu’s death, NBA Ibadan branch has lost one of its brightest, a friend, mentor, fearless and courageous man as well as a caring patron.
She recalled that the late governor was a past Secretary and Chairman of Ibadan NBA before he later became the President of the association.
“He was always there for us, even before my assumption of office and since I became the chairman, he had been working for my progress.
“Personally, I knew him to be a man of great faith in Christ. So all along, I was very hopeful that he would pull through the sickness.
“He did when no one thought he would, but his death now is just one of the ways God superintendents in the affairs of men.
“He didn’t even reach 70; my eyes are bleeding and my heart is heavily pained,” she said.
Also, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mr Kazeem Gbadamosi, described the late Akeredolu as his boss and boss to so many others whom he trained under his tutelage.
“He was kind, down to earth and courageous; alas, he succumbed to death like every other man would do. May his soul rest in peace,” Gbadamosi said.
Similarly, a legal practitioner, Mr Tobi Fatoki, said that the governor’s death was shocking and sad, adding that Nigerian lawyers had lost a legend.
Fatoki said Akeredolu contributed in no small measure to the development of law and humanity in Nigeria and the world at large.
He described the late governor as a very hardworking person, fearless and courageous man who stood firm on the path of justice while fighting against injustice.
“He was always contributing to things that would enrich and improve the lives of others.
“He was courageous and bold, and did well to shape our democracy. His death is indeed sad and painful to all of us.
“We, however, thank God for the life he lived and pray that He will uphold the late governor’s family and loved ones,” Fatoki said. (NAN)
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