‘Oyo State Has Lost A Quintessential Politician’ – South West Govs Mourn Alao Akala

Governors of the South West region have mourned the demise of a former Governor of Oyo State, Chief Christopher Adebayo Alao-Akala.

It will be recalled that Naija News had earlier reported the death of former Governor Akala who died on Wednesday in his hometown of Ogbomoso at the age of 71.

Reacting to Akala’s death on behalf of his colleagues, Chairman of the forum and Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, expressed shock over the demise of the former governor.

Akeredolu in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Richard Olatunde, stated that the South West and Oyo State have lost a giant and quintessential politician, describing the Akala’s death as a personal loss.

The governor said during Akala’s reign, the people of the Oyo state witnessed development in all ramifications, adding that the former governor contributed immensely to the growth of the South West state.

He said: “The finality of death is a hard reality to deal with. Notwithstanding, it is a puzzle that only God understands.

“He giveth and taketh. Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala did not bid us farewell. We were not prepared to lose him now. The news of his demise came as a rude shock. It is, indeed, a piercing pain.

“More than mere emotional flashes, we reflect on the time and moments we have shared, the struggles we all partook. Our wins and constant hope together. His death causes a deafening silence in our heart. It is a big blow dealt on us.

“As a former Governor, Akala did his best by contributing immensely to the growth of the pacesetter state. Under his reign, the people witnessed development in all ramifications. He was a man that loved his people.

“Akala was a strong pillar of our great party, the APC, in Oyo State. He played the elderly role by stabilizing the party in the state. His death is a huge loss to the APC.”