government should be blamed for the delay in the burial of a former governor of the state, Abiola Ajimobi, who died of COVID-19 complications, a source close to the late politician’s family has said.As a Muslim, he was supposed to be buried the same or the following day.
Speaking with one of our reporters, the Ajimobi family source said plans were made for the burial of the late politician a day after he passed on. “Furthermore it must also be said that Engineer Makinde’s refusal comes after repeated pleas from top government officials and statesmen from federal and legislative arms of government.
A statement by the Taiwo Adisa, the chief press secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde, said, “In view of the intense enquiries from news media organisations regarding the perceived delay in burying the late former Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, the Oyo State Government wishes to place on record that there is no truth in the rumour making the rounds that the burial is being delayed by the state govenrment.
“The truth of the matter is that the family, through a proxy, approached the state government and sought approval to bury the late governor on a plot of land at Agodi GRA, which is currently under litigation.“Governor Seyi Makinde had no choice than to state the facts as they are to the emissaries and turn down the request.
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