Former Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu will be laid to rest on February 23 at the burial site in Owo, Owo Local Government.
Gatekeepers News reports that this was announced in a statement to announce Akeredolu’s funeral, signed by his eldest son, Oluwarotimi O. Akeredolu, Jnr.
According to the statement, the funeral would begin on February 15 with a Winning Soul Crusade at MKO Abiola Democracy Park, while Jumat Service would hold the next day at Akure Central Mosque.
It added that the funeral programme would move to Ibadan on February 17 for Loyola Day of Tributes at Loyola College Hall and OAU Night of Tributes.
Other activities holding in Ibadan include NBA Tribute Session, Service of Songs/Night of Tribute, and Commendation Service, to be rounded off with a private viewing at Akeredolu’s home.
On February 21, the event will move to Owo for the Ajabue (traditional rites) and a Special Court Session at the Ondo State High Court, Akure, to be followed by a Lying-in-State and Commendation Service at Akure Township Stadium.
The statement said Evening of Tributes would hold at St Andrews Church, Owo as well as Service of Songs.
A Candlelight Procession and World Gyration by the Kegites Club will be held, while the Funeral Service will hold at St Andrews Church, Owo.
The statement added that the interment would hold after the funeral service at the burial site, Owo.
