Oyo State Acting Governor, Bayo Lawal, has declared that the national flag should be flown at half-mast in the state for seven days in honor of the former Secretary to the Oyo State Government, Chief Michael Koleoso, who passed away on Monday at the age of 86.
The acting governor issued the directive when he led a top government delegation to pay a condolence visit to the family of the late former National Chairman of the defunct Alliance for Democracy (AD) at his home in Akobo, Ibadan, on Tuesday.
Lawal paid glowing tributes to the late Koleoso, describing him as an astute politician, a reservoir of knowledge for all politicians, and a patriot. He added that the late political icon contributed immensely to the development and growth of Nigeria, Oyo State, and his immediate town and constituency, Saki, in the Oke Ogun zone of the state.
Lawal stated that the state government would give Koleoso a befitting burial, noting that he would be remembered as a progressive leader who always stood for the truth and devoted himself to championing fairness and equity for all, regardless of their political affiliations.
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The acting governor emphasized that Koleoso was a strong supporter of Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration and expressed that his death should serve as a unifying moment for all politicians, regardless of their political or religious leanings.
Responding on behalf of the immediate family, the first daughter of the deceased, Mrs. Yemisi Baiki, thanked the governor for his show of love and care for their father during his lifetime. She described his death as a significant loss to everyone.
Special prayers were offered for the repose of the late political icon’s soul by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, and the Commissioner for Special Duties, Alhaja Faosat Sanni.
Among those on the acting governor’s entourage were former Deputy Governors Hamid Gbadamosi and Iyiola Oladokun; Secretary to the State Government, Professor Olanike Adeyemo; Commissioners, and other political stalwarts in the state.
