Akeredolu’s 90-year-old mother is dead, Governor reacts

Grace Akeredolu, the mother of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, is dead.

The death was confirmed on Thursday in a statement by Richard Olatunde, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor.

In the statement in Akure, Olatunde said: “She died peacefully in her sleep early this morning. Mama was 90 years.

“She is survived by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other family members.

“Further announcements will be made by the family in due course.”

Reacting to the death of his mother, Akeredolu said she would be guided by strong angels as she transits to eternity.

Akeredolu, in a statement via his Facebook, said the burial arrangements would be announced by the family.

He wrote: “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 JP, this morning. She died peacefully in her sleep.

“Though saddened by the departure of Maami, the one Abiyamo we knew, we are consoled with the knowledge that, even as she transits to eternity, she will be guided by the strong hands of the angels of the light in which she dwelt during her eventful and fruitful sojourn on the terrestrial plane.

“Maami rest in perfect peace.”