Death Of Alao-Akala Absolutely Unexpected-Farounbi
A former Nigerian Ambassador to the Philippines, Dr Yemi Farounbi, has described the death of former Governor Adebayo Alao- Akala absolutely unexpected and a sad event.
The respected diplomat, in a condolence message, said it is one death that Oyo State and Nigeria do not need now, adding that he “was such a humble and likeable character,who was a lover of all, irrespective of class and social status.
“As local government chairman, he served the people of Ogbomoso very well, and gave them socio-economic development. Beyond his expectations, he became a deputy governor, when all he wanted was a second term as chairman.
“He managed adroitly the political situation that made him a governor, during the impeachment period of his erstwhile boss, and brother Governor Ladoja.
“I remember now the hours both he and Governor Ladoja spent one evening in my humble abode in Bodija rebuilding a relationship that predated politics. He subsequently became substantive Governor of Oyo State.
“That he was able to break the iron-clad hold of Ibadan on Oyo State governorship is an eloquent testimony to his high political intelligence and close relationship with the masses of Oyo State.
“As governor, he did not let the people down. He did very well and remained a great man of the people. I commisserate with his good family, the governor and the people of Oyo State on the loss of this political giant,” Dr Farounbi stated in the statement.
