By Ola ‘Kiya, Reporting
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has described the death of former governor, Otunba Alao Akala, as sad.
The Ogbomoso-born flamboyant dude and APC chieftain passed late Tuesday night at 71.
Mourning the deceased loved for his generosity, Makinde ordered immediate flying of flags in the state at half mast.
“I join the good people of Oyo State to mourn the passing of a former Governor of our dear state, Otunba Christopher Alao-Akala, which sad event took place today.
“May his soul rest in peace and may God grant his family the fortitude to bear this great loss.
“I have directed that flags fly at half-mast in honour of Governor Alao-Akala, our brother, friend and illustrious son of Oyo State.
“His Excellency will be remembered for his contributions to the development of Oyo State as Governor, especially for taking infrastructural development to other zones of the state outside Ibadan,” Makinde noted in his official Facebook page on Wednesday.
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