Governor Aiyedatiwa Declares Three-Day Mourning Period for Late Governor Akeredolu

In a solemn declaration today, Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa announced a three-day period of mourning following the untimely demise of former Governor Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, SAN, CON, in the early hours of Wednesday.

Governor Aiyedatiwa has called for a period of mourning, accompanied by fasting and prayer, extending from Thursday, December 28 to Saturday, December 30, 2023. As a mark of respect, national flags will be flown at half-mast across the state for seven days.

The suspension of state government ceremonies during this mourning period was also emphasized. Condolence registers have been made available at the Governor’s Office, the Government House in Akure, and State Liaison Offices in Lagos and Abuja.

The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan, released a statement conveying the somber news and providing details of the mourning period. All citizens are encouraged to pay their respects during this time of reflection and remembrance.

May the soul of the late Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu rest in perfect peace. Amen.