Reactions have continued to trail the death of a former governor of Oyo State, Otunba Adebayo Alao Akala.
As early as eight o’clock in the morning people from all walks of life and other sympathizers trooped to the deceased residence in Ogbomoso.
Notable among them are, Senator Ayo Adeseun, a federal lawmaker, representing Ogbomoso North/South and Ori Ire Federal Constituency and Captain Jacob Ajao.
All local government chairmen in the Ogbomoso zone were also in attendance.
In a formal condolence visit to the Oyo state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde said the deceased had been scheduled to flag off Ogbomoso – Iseyin road not knowing that death would take him away before the day.
Governor Makinde described Akala as the most experienced politician in Oyo state.
He explained that Alao-Akala lived a fulfilled life saying despite their different political alignment, they both related in mutual love.
He described the loss of Akala as a loss to the entire Oyo state.
Governor Makinde while presenting a condolence letter pledged to stand by the family
Responding, son of the Late Akala, Olamiju appreciated the state government.
Special prayers were offered by the chairman, Oyo state pilgrims board, Christian wing, Bishop David Moradeyo and Special Adviser Islamic affairs, Abdulrasheed Wale –Azeez.
An APC stalwart, Isaac Omodewu said Akala was a political Icon he would miss forever.
Many other individuals especially the downtrodden testified to his generosity.
Adedayo Adelowo
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