The Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi has ordered the closure of all Markets in Akure in honour of late Hon. Adedayo Omolafe (Expensive).
Omolafe was a federal lawmaker representing Akure South and North federal constituency before he died in August, 2021.
Michael Adeyeye, the press secretary to the Deji in a statement on Wednesday said the monarch has approved the closure of all markets in Akure Kingdom on, Friday, October 1, 2021.
Below is the statement made available to The Precision NG:
- The closure of all markets in Akure by His Majesty is in honour of Honourable Isaac Adedayo Omolafe who until his death was the member representing the good people of Akure North and South Federal Constituency at the National Assembly.
- His Majesty wishes to urge all indigenes and residents of Akure to use the opportunity in paying their last respect to one of the most illustrious sons of Akure Kingdom and also remember his immediate family in their prayers.
- Though, the Akure Community is grieved at this moment but we are consoled with the fact and assurances that he lived a fulfilling life no matter how short.
- There is no iota of doubt that Hon. Adedayo Omolafe came, he saw and he conquered. His Majesty urges all Akure sons and daughters to continue to support and remember his immediate family in their prayers.
- His Majesty pray that God will continue to protect and be with the family he left behind.