The LP Presidential candidate spoke during a condolence visit to the Governor at the Presidential Lodge, Government House, Alagbaka, Akure.
Obi described Governor Akeredolu as a leader who speaks the truth at all times no matter the consequences.
Obi, who said things are going wrong in the country because people choose to keep quiet, commended the Governor for speaking up for the people and charged the Governor to continue to take every necessary step to protect his people, adding that the Governor is doing the right thing.
Obi said: “I urge you to continue in that direction. You represent one of those things Nigerians desire, ability to speak the truth no matter the consequences.
“What is lacking in Nigeria is that we choose to keep quiet when things are going wrong. You have a man here who always speaks when things are going wrong, and I urge you to continue.
“Arm those special security people. Take every step to protect your people. It is important and it is your duty. I’m happy that you are speaking out always when necessary. May God Almighty continue to be with you and bless all of you.”
In his response, Governor Akeredolu appreciated Obi and his entourage for finding time to visit him.
On the death of his mother, the Governor said she would surely be missed even though she left at the ripe age of 90 years and expressed joy that all of her late mother’s children survived her, saying she would be given a glorious and befitting burial.
On ground to receive the LP Presidential candidate were the wife of the Governor, Chief Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu; the Deputy Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa; the Secretary to the State Government, Princess Oladunni Odu; the Chief of Staff, Chief Olugbenga Ale; Director General of the Project Performance and Implementation Monitoring Unit and grandson of the deceased, Mr Babajide Akeredolu among others.
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