The executive governor of Ondo State, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has declared a three-day mourning in the state over the death of his former principal, Rotimi Akeredolu, who died on Wednesday after a prolonged battle with prostrate cancer.
Mr Akeredolu died at the age of 67 in a German hospital according to the family.
The three day mourning was announced in a statement made available to newsmen in Akure by Ebenezer Adeniyan, Chief Press Secretary to the governor.
He said this period of mourning, with fasting and prayer, will begin from Thursday, December 28, to Saturday, December 30, 2023.
Aiyedatiwa also noted that all national flags were to be flown at half-mast in reflection of the mood of the state for seven days.
“Meanwhile, condolence registers have been opened at the Governor’s Office and the Government House in Akure, as well as at the State Liaison Offices in Lagos and Abuja.
“May the soul of our late leader rest in perfect peace, amen,’ he said.
