Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has declared three days of mourning in Ondo State to honor the memory of the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, who passed away early on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.
The solemn declaration, accompanied by fasting and prayer, is set to be observed from Thursday, December 28, to Saturday, December 30, 2023. Additionally, national flags across the state are to be flown at half-mast for seven days to reflect the somber mood.
The Governor also suspended State government ceremonies during this period. Condolence registers have been opened at the Governor's Office, Government House in Akure, and State Liaison Offices in Lagos and Abuja.
The Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, released a statement conveying the Governor's official proclamation, emphasizing the collective mourning and remembrance of Governor Akeredolu's significant contributions to the state