Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the Ondo State governor, has announced three days of mourning in memory of his predecessor, Rotimi Akeredolu, who died on Wednesday.
This was said in a statement published on Wednesday evening by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Ebenezer Adeniyan.
According to the announcement, the period of mourning will begin on Thursday.
The statement reads, “In a solemn declaration, the Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has announced a three-day period of state mourning in honor of the late Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, SAN, CON, former Governor of Ondo State, who died in the early hours of Wednesday, December 27, 2023.
“This period of mourning, with fasting and prayer, takes effect from Thursday, December 28 to Saturday, December 30, 2023. Also, all national flags are to be flown at half-mast in reflection of the mood of the state for seven days.
“The governor also announced the suspension of state government ceremonies during this period of mourning.
“Meanwhile, condolence registers have been opened at the Governor’s Office and the Government House in Akure, as well as State Liaison Offices in Lagos and Abuja.
“May the soul of our late leader rest in perfect peace, Amen.”
