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Oyo: Final Resting Place Of Former Gov Alao-Akala (Video)

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Oyo: Final Resting Place Of Former Gov Alao-Akala (Video)
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A video has emerged online showing the final resting place of the former Governor of Oyo State and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Alao Akala.

Naija News had earlier reported that Akala who was Governor of Oyo State between 2007 and 2011 under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party died at the age of 71.

Akala who was highly respected as far as politics is concerned in the state before his death in his hometown, Ogbomoso served as the Deputy Governor of Oyo State from May 2003 to January 2006.

He emerged Governor in January 2006 following the impeachment of his principal, Governor Rashidi Ladoja, the supreme court, however, reinstated Ladoja in December 2006.

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Following the death of Akala, prominent persons across the country have shared their views about the life of the late politician.

Recall that the family of the former Governor in a statement had noted that activities for the burial of Alao-Akala’s remains will commence on February 14, 2022, with tributes by the Oyo State political class.

Meanwhile, after the funeral service for Akala today (February 18, 2022) at Beulah Baptist Conference ground Ogbomosho his body will be interred at his residence Opadoyin Akala Residence, Ogbomosho.

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Watch the video of the final resting place below: