JUST IN: Ondo State governor, Rotimi Akeredolu loses mother

Ondo State governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has announced the passing of his mother, Lady Evangelist Grace Bosede Akeredolu.

Lady Evangelist Grace Bosede Akeredolu, our adorable, devout, and ever-doting mother, passed into glory this morning, my siblings and I announce with deepest regret and total submission to the will of the Almighty,” Akeredolu wrote in a tweet early on Thursday.

“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.

“A burial announcement will be made by the family.”