OTUNBA ALAO-AKALA: Nigeria, Oyo State Lost A Super-Politician -EX-ALGON Chairman

Nigeria, Oyo state and the people of Ogbomosoland have lost a super-politician, a great grassroots leader and enigmatic personality in Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala, the former Governor of Oyo State, who died today at the age of 71, according to Otunba Ademola Obafemi Ojo the ex-chairman of the Association of Local Government of Nigeria, Oyo State.

In a statement he personally signed, Otunba Ojo expressed sadness over Otunba Alao-Akala's demise but expressed appreciation over how greatly the political gladiator impacted on his people through his leadership and political life.

Otunba Ojo said.. 

"I have personally lost a super-boss. Otunba Alao-Akala Akala is one of the greatest politicians to ever come from Oyo state. My political story will never be complete without a bold mention of him. As Governor, Oyo state witnessed unprecedented development under him and the impacts of his administration were really felt down to the local government level. As ALGON chairman, I had the cherished privilege to work with a true man of the grassroots in Governor Akala".

"He was a tested and trusted leader. His many legacies in the state will make history kind to him. The state has lost an irreplaceable grassroots politician".

"My sincere condolences to the Alao-Akala family of Ogbomosoland and the entire people of Oyo State on this great loss".