Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has declared three days of mourning for the late Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Hon. Temitayo Oluwatuyi, who died on Saturday.
Aiyedatiwa, who gave this directive during a visit to the family of the late Oluwatuyi, said the three days of mourning and prayers—from Sunday, 5th to Tuesday, 7th January—are in honour of the late SSG.
According to the governor, the late Oluwatuyi was a recurring figure in the politics and governance of Ondo State, saying the late SSG lived a fulfilled life and made positive impacts on many people.
The Governor, who led members of the State Executive Council on a condolence visit to the wife of the late Oluwatuyi and members of his family in Akure, said the history of the state will not be complete without a mention of his impacts.
The governor, while speaking with the children of the deceased, based outside the country via a video call, extolled the virtues of Oluwatuyi, describing him as a complete gentleman who conducted his public and private life with decorum and humility.
The Governor, however, prayed for the repose of the soul of the deceased, promising the support of the government for the family at this difficult time.
The Governor wrote in the condolence register, “Hon Tayo Oluwatuyi, you came, you lived, you performed your God-given tasks and impacted lives.
“You have decided to leave us at a time we never expected, but God said it is time to come home. May you have rest at the bosom of your creator, God. Amen.”
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Infrastructure, Pastor Ayoade Babalola, led the team in a special prayer for the family, the Akure community, and the state.
Meanwhile, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state has expressed sympathy with the government and family of the late SSG.
The PDP, in a statement by its Director of Publicity, Leye Igbagbo, said the state chapter of the party is utterly devastated by the news of the sudden demise of the SSG.
The party said, “The late SSG was a very simple, humble, unassuming, accommodating, and truly progressive personality who never used his office to oppress any person in life.
“Our party finds the tragic incident very unfortunate but could not query God as to why such an amiable personality would go at this crucial time.
“As a party, we convey our heartfelt condolences to the government and the people of Ondo State over this irreplaceable loss.
“Our hearts go out to the immediate family of the departed leader, his political associates, and the entire members of the Akure community, and we pray to God to make available the required strength to overcome this trying moment.”
The late Oluwatuyi died on Saturday while receiving treatment in the hospital after a car accident.
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