Oyo Govt. declares 3-day mourning for late Oyo speaker

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Oyo State Government has declared three-day mourning in honour of the late Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Mr Michael Adeyemo.

Mr Bolaji Tunji, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Communication and Strategy, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Ibadan.

Newsmen report that Adeyemo died on Friday morning in Ibadan at 47.

The state government said that the three-day would be observed from April 30 to May 2, with flags flown at half mast during the period.

Meanwhile, Gov. Abiola Ajimobi has described the death of Adeyemo as a tragic loss for him and the people of the state.

“I received the news of the untimely passage of my brother, friend and dependable political ally with grief and utter shock, this morning (Friday).

“He was a fine gentleman and bridge builder, who was committed to the development and progress of the state.

“His death has left a gaping void…



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