The Sun is Still Shining for Akeredolu at 65

The Sun is Still Shining for Akeredolu at 65

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Even at 65, Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu’s fierce reputation, implacable defence of the helpless and underprivileged, and simple standard of governance belie his thundering accomplishments in the last four years. Not many can stand toe-to-toe with him when it comes to dogged determination; he always achieves what he sets his mind to do. His compassion for his people is so unmatchable that if there was a contest, only a handful can compete with him.

The governor is an all-rounder; most notably a lawyer and a politician. Listening in on any of his political discourses would reveal that his grasp of governance and economy transcends the concepts of disciplines and careers. Like the mythical Horatio, Akeredolu’s sagacity is grounded on his commitment to the guardianship of his homeland and people. To mediocrity and underdevelopment, he declares, “You shall not pass!” And so it has been in Ondo State since he climbed into the number one seat in 2016.

A top commentator put it well while describing Akeredolu’s merits as a Governor of the Year 2019/2020: “…despite dwindling allocation and scarce resources, (he) has been able to spread developmental projects across the three senatorial districts of the state.” And this is a thing of pride for Ondo residents and natives everywhere. A modest man, Akeredolu has never prided himself on being something other than a son of the soil.

At 65, this sage from Owo is still sagacious. At 65, this emissary from Ondo State is still scheming for the betterment of his land and people. No wonder the people were happy to hand leadership of the government over to him a second time, knowing that he would do nothing less than his utmost best.
A glittering stone will be precious anywhere and anytime. And that description fits Akeredolu perfectly: he is still glittering, precious, and superlatively valiant.

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