Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN, the Governor of Ondo State, died on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.
He reportedly died of protracted prostate cancer while receiving medical care in Germany.
Here is the profile of the late governor:
Akeredolu was born on July 21, 1956. He was 67 years old.
He was a lawyer, politician, lifelong bencher, and co-founder of the Olujinmi and Akeredolu Law Firm.
1985-Till date: Member, National Executive Council, NBA
1985-1986: Secretary, NBA Ibadan Branch
1998: Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN
1988–1989: National Publicity Secretary, NBA
1992-1994: Vice Chairman, NBA Ibadan Branch
1997–1999: Member, Council of Legal Education.
1997-1999: Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Ondo State
2005–2006: Chairman, Legal Aid Council
2008–2010: President of Nigeria Bar Association, NBA
2008-2010: Member, Council, Int’l Bar Association
2008-2010: Member, Council, Pan-African Lawyers Union
2010–2012: Member, National Judicial Council, NJC
2014: Interim Chairman, All Progressives Congress, APC
2017-2023: Ondo State Governor
