Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has outlined specific instructions for how his burial should be conducted, stating that his body must be interred within four weeks of his death. He also emphasised that no one should visit his burial site afterward.
Fayose maintained that the Ekiti State Government should be responsible for his remains and the entire burial process.
In a six-minute video posted on YouTube by City Edge TV on Saturday—coinciding with his 65th birthday—Fayose said: “Remember me for anything. And when I die, let me say this. Death is inevitable. My body belongs to the Ekiti state government… I’m delivering a letter to the governor.”
He stressed that regardless of when his death occurs, the state government must take custody of his body.
He said, “Let us say in another 20, 30 years, 15 years, whatever time, for the glory of God. The Ekiti state government takes over my body, and I must be buried within four weeks. Because the state might not be ready within two, three days, we allow them four weeks.”
Fayose also directed that his children must dress normally and comply fully with whatever arrangements the government makes at the time of his passing.
Concerning his preferred burial location, he stated: “My grandmother’s home, the mother of my father, I’ve made the garden there. I should be laid to rest there. After my departure, nobody must come there again. Allow me to go. If you want to show me love, if you want to take care of me, do so now.”
Meanwhile, City Edge TV also released a 20-minute video showing legendary juju musician King Sunny Ade performing for Fayose during his birthday thanksgiving ceremony, where the former governor danced joyfully on stage.
Several prominent political figures joined in celebrating him.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike described Fayose as “a valuable friend and brother, who will never pretend about where he stands on issues,” adding: “Ayodele, my younger brother, may you reach the age of your elder brother in good health, and may God continue to make your days on earth fruitful, with immeasurable blessings.”
Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji also issued a congratulatory message through his Chief Press Secretary, Yinka Oyebode, saluting Fayose’s “remarkable contributions” to the state and calling him: “A leader who loves and connects well with the people, a respected grassroots politician and mobiliser, and a statesman who will never shy away from bearing his mind in his determination to see a more prosperous state and country.”
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