By: Ade Phillips
The final burial rites for the late former Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, kicked off on Thursday with an open crusade.
Held at the MKO Abiola Democracy Park in Akure, the event was dubbed the “Ondo State Total Recovery Crusade.”
During the crusade, Apostle Sunday Ayodele Popoola delivered a sermon based on Acts of the Apostles, chapter 28 verses 1-6. He emphasized the theme of divine protection and favor in times of adversity, citing the story of Paul’s unharmed encounter with a venomous snake as a powerful illustration of God’s intervention during challenging circumstances.
He emphasized divine protection and favor amidst adversity, using the example of Paul’s encounter with a venomous snake. Despite being bitten, Paul remained unharmed, serving as a powerful testament to God’s presence and intervention during challenging times.
He said the message derived from the passage emphasized “the idea that even in the midst of mourning and loss, God’s protection and favor are still present for those who trust in Him.”
While speaking, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa commended Late Governor Akeredolu’s family for the crusade organised in honour of the erstwhile Governor, adding that many lives have been saved through the crusade.
“We learnt from the life and times of Late Governor Akeredolu, he occupied himself with God’s given tasks in his life journey, he lived a purposeful life and he fulfilled purpose in God”.
He noted that “Late Governor Akeredolu had ran his race and finished his course.
Aiyedatiwa also reiterated his service to the people of Ondo State, assuring that will complete the projects started by Late Governor Akeredolu for the development of the people.
In attendance were; Late Governor Akeredolu’s family, Deputy Governor, Dr Olayide Adelami, Secretary to the State Govenrment, Hon. Tayo Oluwatuyi, Prince Segun Omojuwa, Traditional rulers, former members of the State Executive Council, Ondo State House of Assembly members and top Government functionaries.
It would be recalled that Late Governor Akeredolu died on the 26th of December, 2023.
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