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Minister of Youth and sports Development Mr Sunday Dare has expressed deep shock and sadness over the death of former Oyo State Governor Chief Adebayo Alao- Akala, describing it as a huge loss to Ogbomosho, Oyo State and Nigeria.
According to a statement by the Minister “I received the news of the death of my Elder brother, astute political stateman and Former Governor of Oyo State Chief Christopher Adebayo Alao- Akala with a huge sense of loss, shock and pain. His death not only came suddenly, but quite devastating. He was like a big brother to me, so his death has robbed me of a dear one who was so passionate about the development of Ogbomosho, Oyo State and Nigeria at large.
“His death is a huge loss not only to the family, but Ogbomosho, Oyo state, the APC and Nigeria at large. His death has created a huge vacuum in our political space. Coming at a time when his political sagacity and clout was most needed makes it such a monumental loss. May God console his family, his political associates and the people of Oyo state on the demise of this great personality”.
