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Live lives worthy of emulation – Dr Alabi charges political office holders

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Public office holders should strive for legacies worthy of emulation.

Pastor-in-Charge, Molete Baptist Church, Molete, Ibadan, Dr Edward Alabi gave the admonition during the Night of Tributes, hymns, Candle Lighting and Pictures Panorama in memory of late Otunba Christopher Alao-Akala.

Dr Alabi described the deceased former governor of Oyo State as a man who made his mark while in office.

The cleric said though like all mortals, late Alao-Akala had departed the earth, he would remain evergreen in the minds of residents of Oyo State.

In tributes, Anglican Bishop of Ibadan Diocese, The Most Reverend Joseph Akinfenwa and other dignitaries described late Alao-Akala as a man of the people, who impacted lives. 

Highlights of the event were hymns, candle lighting, prayers for the deceased’s family and special song renditions from various choirs as well as popular musician, Yinka Ayefele.

Funmilola Obagbayegun

Politics

Tinubu in Ogbomoso, Condoles with Royal, Alao-Akala Families

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The national leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC and a former governor of Lagos State, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has condoled with the entire Ogbomoso land over the demise of the revered traditional ruler, the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Jimoh Oyewumi and a former governor of Oyo State, Otunba Christopher Alao-Akala.

Soun of Ogbomoso had joined the ancestors on the twelfth of December last year while Alao-Akala died on January 12 this year, exactly a month apart.

Arriving in a chopper at the Ogbomoso Grammar school for a condolence visit, hundreds of indigenes including the Minister of Sports, Sunday Dare and Member representing Surulere Ogo Oluwa federal constituency,Segun Odebunmi received the former Lagos State governor.

The APC stalwart and the presidential hopeful of the party first visited the Oja Igbo palace of the late Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Jimoh Oyewumi where a closed-door meeting was held and later proceeded to pay homage to the bereaved family of Alao-Akala.

Describing the passage of the two bigwigs of Ogbomoso descent as a great loss, Tinubu said he enjoyed a good relationship with the late monarch saying the Yoruba race has lost a gem.

Tinubu also described Alao-Akala as a generous individual who was passionate about his people.

He prayed to God to console Ogbomoso land on what he described as a colossal loss to the land.

The APC stalwart also restated his commitment to always empower the youths and prioritise their needs.

Adedayo Adelowo

Politics

Alao-Akala’s demise is a personal loss – Oyo APC Stalwart, Akinosun

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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Oyo state, Dr Fola Akinosun has described the sudden death of former governor Christopher Alao Akala as a personal loss and a big blow to the APC, Ogbomoso land, Oyo state and the country as a whole.

He said it was difficult for him to get over the news of the demise of the iconic leader, saying it was shocking and sounds unbelievable and impossible.

Dr Akinosun who was reacting to the death of the former governor said Otunba Alao Akala was a great man, an asset, a man that lived his entire life serving humanity.

The Agbaakin of Iroko said former governor Alao-Akala served humanity till death, having served as a successful police officer, local government chairman, deputy governor, Governor of Oyo state, chairman, APC Reconciliation Committee and Elders Advisory Council in Oyo state.

Dr Akinosun said the Ogbomoso-born politician was a generous and kindhearted man who loved others and always show readiness to share his resources with the people around him.

Akinosun who likened governor Christopher Alao-Akala’s ideology to that of APC national leader, Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu in raising people, said Alao-Akala has made men in key positions; politics, government, business and in all sectors, especially indigenes of Ogbomoso land.

The educationist and politician prayed to God to receive the soul of former governor Alao-Akala into His bosom.

Mosope Kehinde

Politics

The New Year will bring blessings for all – Otunba Alao-Akala

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As people the world over still bask in the euphoria of the New Year, a former governor of Oyo State and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state, Otunba Christopher Alao-Akala has felicitated with the entire people of the state.

Otunba Akala in his New Year message congratulated the people of Oke Ogun, Ogbomoso, Ibadan, Oyo and Ibarapa zones for enjoying God’s mercy to witness another year.

 Former Governor Akala also wished traditional rulers in the state, religious and socio-political organisations as well as market men and women groups a happy and prosperous new year.

He however appreciated the support of his party, APC, and his political associates, praying that the New Year would bring about enviable achievements for all.

Chief Akala also urged Oyo state residents to stay safe and be hopeful for better days.

Mosope Kehinde