Oyo to Fly Flags at Half-Mast Friday for Ajimobi

By Dipo Olowookere

Flags in Oyo State will be flown at half-mast on Friday (today) to honour the immediate past Governor of the state, Mr Abiola Ajimobi.

The death of the former Governor was announced on Thursday night and he was initially reported dead about a week ago.

The current Governor of Oyo State, Mr Seyi Makinde, while reacting to the demise of his predecessor in a statement last night, expressed sadness at the demise of Mr Ajimobi.

In a condolence message to the Ajimobi family and the people of Oyo State, Mr Makinde said the former Governor would be remembered for leaving a blueprint for some of the activities his administration is now undertaking.

“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,” the Governor, who prayed for the soul of Mr Ajimobi to “rest in peace,” stated in the statement he personally signed.

It was reported that the former Governor died at a private medical facility in Lagos, where he was admitted after he contracted the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19).