The Family of the late former Governor of Oyo state, Otunba Adebayo Also Akala has said the story of the burial arrangements of the former governor going viral on the internet is a mere speculation.
A statement by the spokesman of the family, Tolu Mustapha indicated that the state government is fully involved in the burial arraignment.
He said in a statement in Ibadan on Tuesday that the consultation is ongoing on the way to handle the burial.
Oyoechonews reports that some online media have reported that the former governor would be buried on 18th of February this year.
“Any story you see online now are mere speculations.
“Being a former Governor of Oyo state, His Excellency, Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala will be accorded state Burial hence the state Government is fully involved in his burial plans.
“Consultation are ongoing and we will reliably inform the general public on activities lined up to give His Excellency a befitting burial.
“I can assure you he will be celebrated across the length and Breath of Oyo state.
“The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Oyo state, Prof. Lowo Oyewo is the Chairman of the Burial committee from the Government side and he is liasing with the family accordingly.”
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