The Governor of Oyo State, Engr Seyi Makinde, as expressed sadness over the demise of the immediate past governor of the State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, who died today after a brief illness.
Governor Makinde, who prayed for strength for the family of the departed to bear the irreparable loss, directed that flags in the state be flown at half-mast tomorrow in honour of Ajimobi who he described as “our brother, friend and illustrious son of Oyo State”.
The Governor 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”.
Meanwhile, sympathisers and mourners, including political associates, friends and extended family members, have continued to throng the residence of the late former governor, located at Oluyole estate in Ibadan.
