Oyo Flies Half- mast Flag To Mourn Alao- Akala
The Oyo state government is mourning the demise of a former governor of the state,Chief Alao Akala who passed away on Wednesday at the age of 71.
The state governor Seyi Makinde on his twitter handle stated:
“I join the good people of Oyo State to mourn the passing of a former Governor of our dear state, Otunba Christopher Adebayo Alao-Akala, which sad event took place today. May his soul rest in peace and may God grant his family the fortitude to bear this great loss.
“I have directed that flags fly at half-mast in honour of Governor Alao-Akala, our brother, friend, and illustrious son of Oyo State.”
“His Excellency will be remembered for his contributions to the development of Oyo State as Governor, especially for taking infrastructural development to other zones of the state outside Ibadan.”.