Politicians Pay Tributes to Alao Akala in Ibadan

A day of tributes in honour of Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala was a reincarnation of his humane personality as political associates, friends and well wishers showered encomia on the former governor of Oyo State.

Our correspondent, who was at the Jogor centre, venue of the event noted that it was a gathering of who is who in Southwest as politicians across political parties took turns to share emotion laden experiences and encounter with Otunba Alao-Akala.

In a lecture presentation titled “The lifetime of a humane politician”, a lecturer at the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies, Professor Tunji Olaopa, who described Otunba Alao-Akala as a politician with broad spectrum of alliance and epitome of politics without bitterness, urged politicians to prioritize the interest of their constituency and render selfless service to make life more abundant for the masses.

Chairman on the occasion, Chief Wale Ohu said the programme, which will become an annual event was borne out of agreement among the political class to celebrate a man with uncommon experience and exceeding generosity.

Ogun state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun represented by the chairman, Ogun State Television, OGTV, Mr. Tunde Oladunjoye stated that Otunba Alao-Akala was a leader from grassroots who enjoyed his peoples’ support.

The chairman, All Progressives Congress, APC, in Oyo state, Mr. Isaac Omodewu appealed to party members to sheath their swords and exemplify pace-setting status of Oyo State in honour of the late Otunba Alao-Akala.

The son of the late governor, Mr. Olamijuwon Akala expressed gratitude to the organizers and well wishers for their supports to the Alao-Akala family.

Dignitaries at the event included two Senators Fatai Buhari representing Oyo North Senatorial District and his counterpart, Kola Balogun representing Oyo South Senatorial District, lawmaker representing Ogo-oluwa/Surulere federal constituency, Mr. Segun Odebunmi and member representing Ogbomoso North state constituency, Mrs Olawumi Oladeji, Chief Niyi Akintola, SAN, Chief Bosede Adedibu, Professor Taoheed Adedoja and running mate of Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala during 2019 governorship election, Professor Abideen Olaiya.

Sherifdeen Nashirdeen