The Executive Governor of Oyo State on Wednesday condoled with the people of Oyo State on the death of Otun Alao Akala, a former Governor of the State who died on Wednesday.
“I join the good people of Oyo State to mourn the passing of a former Governor of our dear state, Otunba Christopher Adebayo 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”
As a way of honoring the late Governor, Governor Makinde also directed that the State Flag should be fly at half-mast.
“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”