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Akala Was Unashamedly Passionately In Love With His Ancestral Home – OCC

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Ogbomosoland Consultative Council, OCC, has described the death of Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Jimoh Oyewumi Ajagungbade III, Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala, Professor Alex Gboyega, Professor Taibat Danmole (Nee Oyewumi) as a collective loss that has a profound psychological impact on the people of Ogbomoso.

The non-political body of prominent Ogbomoso Indigenes constituted by the late Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Oyewumi said this in a condolence message during a visits to the family of Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala. 

In a message read by Dr Saka Balogun, one of the group’s coordinators, they commiserated with the families of the deceased and the entire Ogbomoso Land and prayed God to grant them the fortitude to bear the loss.

The non-political group, while urging the deceaseds’ families to be courageous, promised to galvanize its strength, unity and faith in the Almighty to ensure the development and progress of the land.

“Ladies and gentlemen, over the last eight weeks (December 2021 to January 2022) Ogbomosoland experienced unprecedented developments sign posted by the transition of our uncommon traditional ruler who joined his ancestors as well as the loss of some prominent personalities such as (i) Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala, Professor Alex Gboyega and Professor (Mrs.) Taibat Bolanle Danmole (Nee- Oyewumi). This is our collective loss and the OCC commiserates with their families and the entire populace. May the almighty comfort us all.”

“The message we are sending to all our people, the traditional, religious, community leaders, women and the youths, therefore, is a message of hope, unity, peace, purposeful leadership and progress. In the days and weeks following the transition of our revered Soun, the OCC has stood in the gap for coordination of affairs and consultation, while supporting the Palace Council of Chiefs, the royal family members and ensuring that the peace and security of the community is sustained. The OCC shall continue to play these roles in a most apolitical manner and in the best interest of Ogbomoso”.

While urging Ogbomoso people to always remain peaceful, law-abiding and vigilant, the OCC reassures every Ogbomoso indigene that there will never be a vacuum in the protection of their interests.

“We also urge our citizens to steadfastly pray for the safety, security and progress of Ogbomoso, the State and the nation. They should also pray for the success of all processes that will eventually produce the next Soun of Ogbomoso. God bless Ogbomosoland, keep us all safe and grant us good health. Amen” he said.

Still shocked on the death of Akala, OCC Public Relations Officer, PRO, Ambassador Akintola Oyateru said Akala still chaired a virtual meeting on the Monday preceding his death where he assigned roles on the befitting funeral plans for the late Soun of Ogbomoso land.

He identified the deceased as a man who was keen about Ogbomoso, in interest and perspectives, saying he was unashamedly passionately in love with his ancestral home.

Adedayo Adelowo

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Sheath Your Swords, Embrace Genuine Reconciliation After Akala’s Death, APC Group Tells Members

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APC Elders Advisory Council has expressed the hope that the membership of APC would see the death of Akala as enough sacrifice to foster unity across the board.

APC Elders Advisory Council, who spoke through a former Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Chief Iyiola Oladokun made the submission during a condolence visit to the families of the late Alao-Akala.

The elder statesmen who urged members of the party to sheath their swords and embrace genuine reconciliation towards charting a smooth and hiccup-free path for electoral victory and enthronement of the party in 2023 described the deceased as a rare charismatic leader, charming, ebullient and personable.

“Upon the death of HE Alao-Akala, the Oyo State APC has lost a rare charismatic leader, charming, ebullient and personable.  

At Elders Council, we attest and bear testimony that Otunba Adebayo was simple but never stupid, was generous but not reckless, was wise but never crafty, bold but not arrogant, kind but not timid, humble but never diffident! 

Governor Akala’s Influence and Political hegemony were established and acknowledged State-wide, a direct corollary of his unparalleled Human Relations, excellent Bridge Building Capacity and Uncommon Large Heartedness.

As the leader of the Party, Akala magnanimously committed his Resources, Time, Intellect and Health to reposition a crisis-ridden APC. Unfortunately, he died in the course and in the process of this divinely entrusted historic assignment.

Renowned as one of the best Governors Oyo State has ever produced, his tremendous success in Governance was a natural function and concomitant effect of his Personal Philosophy of Egalitarianism, Equity and Fairness.

As the Chairman of State Elders Advisory Council of our Party, His words were wise, his counsel prophetic and his actions “He said

Chief Oladokun also encouraged the family and the entire Ogbomoso land to be courageous even in the trying time.

Adedayo Adelowo

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’’I Don’t Know Why Death Has Come To Strike Us Again’’- Florence Ajimobi Mourns Akalas’ Death

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The wife of the immediate past governor of Oyo State, Mrs Florence Ajimobi has grieved with the wife of the late Adebayo Alao-Akala over the recent demise of their patriarch.

Mrs Ajimobi who expressed sadness over the sudden departure of the late governor described the death of Akala as a loss to Oyo state.

Mrs Ajimobi while encouraging the wives of the late Akala to take solace in God said her husband Abiola Ajimobi died nineteen months ago, maintaining that she knew how it feels to lose a loved one.

“We have lost somebody very close to our family. Otunba Alao-Akala was a very close friend of my husband, even though he calls him his junior brother.

They have something in common, they have an open mind, they say it as it is.

’’I don’t know why death has come to strike us again, but who are we to question God?’’.

I know the absence of His Excellency is a vacuum that cannot be filled, I have gone through it exactly nineteen months ago, so I feel your pain” she said.

Mrs Ajimobi also used the occasion to appeal to Nigerians not to hold grudges with anyone, saying death could come anytime.

The former Oyo state first lady pledged to continue the strong ties between the Families of Ajimobi and Akala.

Adedayo Adelowo

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Reactions Continue To Trail Akala’s Death

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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