Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has declared a three-day period of mourning to honor the late Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.
Akeredolu died early Wednesday morning.
This was contained in a statement released to the media on Wednesday in Akure by Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary.
According to Aiyedatiwa, this period of mourning would last from Thursday, December 28, to Saturday, December 30, 2023.
He also stated that all national flags would be flown at half-mast for seven days to symbolize the state’s mood.
During the period of grief, the governor also declared the suspension of state official ceremonies.
“Meanwhile, condolence registers have been opened at the Governor’s Office and the Government House in Akure, as well as at the State Liaison Offices in Lagos and Abuja.
“May the soul of our late leader rest in perfect peace, amen,’ he said