The Governor of Ondo State, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has announced a three-day period of State mourning in honour of the late Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, who died in the early hours of Wednesday, December 27, 2023.

This period of mourning, with fasting and prayer, takes effect from today Thursday, December 28 to Saturday, December 30, 2023. 

Also, all national flags are to be flown at half-mast in reflection of the mood of the State for seven days. 

According to a statement released by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, Governor Aiyedatiwa also announced the suspension of State government ceremonies during this period of mourning. 

Meanwhile, condolence registers have been opened at the Governor’s Office and the Government House in Akure, as well as State Liaison Offices in Lagos and Abuja.