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Former Oyo State governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, will be buried in Ibadan on Sunday.
Ajimobi died on Thursday night at a private hospital in Lagos reportedly from complications caused by COVID-19.
A statement by the family this evening says that the late politician will be interred at the Senator Ishaq Abiola Ajimobi Central Mosque at Oke Ado, at 12noon.
The statement implores guests to adhere strictly to the COVID-19 protocols, adding that there will also be a live media broadcast of the ceremony.
It adds that a larger funeral ceremony will be held for him in the near future to give his numerous well wishers the opportunity to pay him their respect.
Read full statement below
Burial arrangements for His Excellency Senator Abiola Ajimobi
Details of the funeral ceremony of His Excellency Senator Abiola Ajimobi have been released by the family.
In close consultation with the governments of Lagos and Oyo States, the date for the burial ceremony has been announced. Barring any changes, his body will be interred at the Senator Ishaq Abiola Ajimobi Central Mosque at Oke Ado, Ibadan at 12noon on Sunday the 28th of June 2020 after the traditional Muslim prayers.
To ensure that strict COVID-19 protocols are adhered to and in light of the current circumstances of our national health challenges, the family appeals to the public to observe strict adherence to COVID-19 protocols in their participation. Furthermore, details of the live media coverage of the funeral ceremony will be made public by tomorrow.
In the near future, details of a larger funeral gathering will be announced where a lot more of his well wishers will have the opportunity to pay him their respect.
Signed
Bolaji Tunji
SA Media
26 June 2020