March 29, 2024

 

Governor of Oyo State, Engr Seyi Makinde has described the death of his predecessor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi a loss of a statesman whose blueprint will be remembered.

Makinde in a statement he signed on Thursday said the state will mourn the late APC Deputy National Chairman and he has directed all flag to fly at half mast.

He said, “I was so sorry to hear the news of the passing away of the immediate past Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi which sad event took place earlier today. I cannot begin to imagine the pain the family must be going through at this time because of the loss of their patriarch. It is my prayer that God grants them all the strength to bear this great loss.

“I join the good people of Oyo State as we mourn the death of a statesman. I have directed that flags fly at half-mast tomorrow in honour of our brother, friend and illustrious son of Oyo State. Surely, he will be remembered for leaving a blueprint for some of the activities that our administration is now undertaking.

“The Oyo State Government will be extending to his family, all the courtesies deserving of his personage. May his soul rest in peace.”

Ajimobi died in Thursday as a private hospital in Lagos weeks after he contracted deadly coronavirus.

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