How Oyo Former Governor, Alao Akala Died

Source close to the former governor of Oyo State, Governor Christopher Adebayo Alao-Akala has revealed how the vibrant politician died on Wednesday.

The source said, the All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain died yesterday in his Ogbomoso, Oyo State home.

He was 71.

Alao-Akala became governor of Oyo State from 2007 to 2011, following the impeachment of his principal, Chief Rashidi Ladoja.

The source who spoke to The Nation last night said, Alao-Akala died in his bathroom upstairs while some people, including his personal workers, were waiting for him downstairs in Ibadan, the state capital, by 10 a.m yesterday, for his first wife, Florence’s 70th birthday slated for Saturday.

The source said when he arrived from Abuja on Tuesday, he complained of feeling feverish, took a malaria drug and went to bed.

He was said to have attended a wedding last Saturday in Abuja and held political meetings afterwards.

His body was reportedly found in his bathroom around 10 a.m.

A statement by his son, Olamijuwonlo, reads: “With humble acceptance of the will of God, we announce the passing of our grandfather, father, husband and leader, His Excellency, Otunba (Dr.) Christopher Adebayo Alao-Akala, JP, psc, which occurred on Wednesday, January 12, 2022.

“Baba died peacefully in Ogbomoso at the age of 71.

“Omo Iya Alaro will remain in our hearts forever. Rest in peace, Baba.

“Burial arrangements will be announced by the family at a later date.”

“Having served meritoriously in various positions in the political space, the late politician contributed immensely to nation building.

“The late former governor was compassionate, urbane and kind-hearted. His memories will remain evergreen. He supported me in many ways. It is a personal loss.”

The Ogbomoso prince prayed to God to grant the Akala family peace and strength during this period of grief