All is now set for the interdenominational funeral and thanksgiving service in honour of former Governor of Oyo State, Otunba Christopher Adebayo Alao-Akala in Ogbomoso.
According to our correspondent, the remains of Alao- Akala was moved in a motorcade ridden by horse across Ogbomoso as people in their hundreds struggle to have a glimpse of the remains of him.
The conference auditorium of Beulah Baptist Church, Ogbomoso, venue of the event is already a beehive of activities as people troop in en mass.
Among the dignitaries expected at the event are the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo and State Governors, as sighted on tagged Seats reserved for expected guests to avoid confusion.
There has also been watertight security around Ogbomoso as security men have been placed at strategic locations to maintain law and order.
Meanwhile, some shops are not opened for businesses as residents pay their last respect to a political icon.
Friends and relatives are dressed in white and blue ankara attires.
Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala died on the 12th of January this year, at the age of Seventy one.
He is expected to be committed to mother earth at his Randa home, Ogbomoso.
Adedayo Adelowo
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