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VIDEO: Ex-gov Akeredolu’s remains arrive Ondo for burial
The remains of former Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi
Akeredolu, has arrived in the state ahead of his funeral rites and burial.
Akeredolu died in December 2023 in Germany after battling
with prostrate cancer.
The funeral rites of the late Akeredolu kicked off with the
Ajabue traditional rite in his hometown of Owo, headquarters of the Owo Local
Government Area of the state, on Wednesday, today.
A Special Court Session will also be held in his honour at
Court 1 of the Ondo State High Court the same day.
There will be a Lying in State and Commendation Service at
the Akure Township Stadium by 1:00 pm, as well as an Evening of Tributes at
Saint Andrews Church in Owo.
According to the burial program, on Thursday, February 22
(public holiday), there will be a Service of Songs at St. Andrews Cathedral,
Imola Street, Owo by 4:00 pm.
The Wake-Keep at Maranatha Villa, Owo, will take place by
8:00 pm.
Candlelight Procession and World Gyration by the Kegites
Club will take place from 8:00 pm till dawn.
“Friday, February 23 (public holiday): Funeral Service at
St. Andrews Church, Imola Street, Owo by 10 a.m.
“Interment follows immediately after the burial service at
the burial site, Owo which is strictly for immediate family and reception will
hold thereafter at Mydas Hotel and Resort, Ikare Road, Owo, by 1:00 pm.
“On Saturday, February 24, 2024: Akeredolu Memorial Friendly
Football Match, Akure Township Stadium, Akure, Time: 3:00 pm.
“On Sunday, February 25, 2024: Thanksgiving Service at St.
Andrews Church, Imola Street, Owo, Time: 10:00 am.”
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VIDEO: Akeredolu’s Corpse Arrives Ondo For Burial pic.twitter.com/iwbGKfmSYS
— Daily Trust (@daily_trust) February 21, 2024
