President Muhammadu Buhari has described the late Governor of Oyo State, Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala as a man who did things differently while in office.
The President stated this in a message through the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo to the Funeral and Thanksgiving service held in honour of Alao-Akala in Ogbomoso.
President Buhari who also condoled with the entire Ogbomoso land and immediate family of the deceased, described Alao- Akala as a veteran in the field of politics.
Also eulogising the virtues of the late governor, Oyo state Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde promised to adequately immortalize the late Adebayo Alao-Akala.
Governor Makinde who recalled the cordial relationship that existed between him and the late Akala said the deceased was a political mentor to him.
In a remark for the bereaved family, son of the deceased, Olamiju Alao- Akala expressed gratitude to all that graced the occasion.
The event, which attracted people from all walks of life including Governors, former Governors, captains of industries, politicians and traditional rulers featured various song renditions.
Meanwhile, the remains of Akala had been committed to mother earth at his Ogbomoso residence
Adedayo Adelowo
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