The Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Oladiji has asked the people of the state and beyond to stop peddling rumours about the health of the governor, Akeredolu, but to intensify prayers for his quick recovery.
During a prayer session held at St. Andrew Cathedral Church in Owo, Rt. Hon Olamide offered words of advice and encouragement for the swift recovery of the governor.
Addressing the attendees of the intervention program, the Speaker urged the people to remain hopeful and not give in to despair. He reassured them that the governor’s condition would improve and that everything would turn out well.
He appealed to the people of the state “to stop peddling rumours about the health of the governor of the State but intensify prayers to God to grant him quick recovery.
Olamide expressed his belief that the governor would return with renewed strength and continue working towards the progress of the state and the welfare of its people.
Multiple prayer sessions were conducted by clergymen, seeking the restoration of the governor’s health and his speedy recovery.
During the rededication ceremony of St. Francis Catholic Church in Owaluwa, Owo, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Ondo, Most Rev. Jude Arogundade, called for ongoing support and prayers for Governor Akeredolu.
Arogundade commended the governor for his efforts in bringing solace to the people of Owo, the Catholic Church, and the families affected by the tragic massacre that took place the previous year.
The ceremony formed part of a weeklong series of events commemorating the one-year anniversary of the massacre, which claimed the lives of 41 church worshippers and left several others injured.
He also lauded the governor’s “unwavering determination to go to any lengths, even risking his position, to seek justice for the victims and families of the June 5 terrorist attack on the Catholic Church.
” ln a special way, I want to express my gratitude to Arakunrin Akeredolu. I am thankful to him because he took the attack personally. He was willing to do anything, even risking his position, to fight for justice.
“The Governor assumed the responsibility of bringing consolation and solace to all those who were wounded. When it comes to compassion and doing what is right, there is no state like Ondo state.
He also appreciated members of the Relief Fund Management Committee of the State government for their efforts in taking care of the victims.
Arogundade also praised the governor for the establishment of the magnificent Memorial Park, which demonstrates the State’s recognition of the value and sanctity of human life.
