Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, representing Ondo South Senatorial District, on Friday, conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu during a visit to Arabinrin Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, the late governor’s wife, at their Ibadan residence.
Senator Ibrahim, accompanied by his wife and son, extended solace to the grieving family, emphasizing his belief in the late governor’s assured place in heaven.
He expressed that Akeredolu’s impactful life’s work and deeds had cemented his path to heaven, asserting that genuine anguish in death arises from uncertainty about one’s eternal destiny.
His words: “It is normal for us to cry when we lose our loved ones, but Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu’s death is not painful.
“Death is only painful when you are not sure of heaven. So, Aketi’s death is not painful because he’ll surely make heaven.
“Let us console ourselves by his dealings and relationship with people both the high and lowly in the country.
“As the governor of Ondo State, his programmes were people-oriented and related with everyone.
“As a Senior Advocate, he fought for people’s rights pro bono and pressured all governments at the centre to ensure Nigeria is governed on the platform of true federalism.
“No doubt, we will miss him a great deal for a long time to come.”
It’s blasphemy to say someone has made heaven. It’s of God to determine who to be in heaven or hell and no human being.