Sen.Isiaka Adeleke |
Sen. Isiaka Adeleke who died in the early hours of Sunday has been buried,He was buried Monday at his residence in Ede.
He remains was brought to the residence from Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital, Osogbo at about 10:46am, where the Chief Immam of Ede, Alhaji Moshood Akaje performed the funeral prayers at about 11:03 am.
Adeleke’s body was buried immediately after the prayers amidst tears by families, friends and political associates.
In attendance was,Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti and Ibikule Amosun of Ogun, among the dignitaries.
Earlier in his sermon, Alhaji Ibrahim Adekilekun, the Chief Imam of Ansarudeen, Ede, described Adeleke as a man loved by all during his life time.
Adekilekun, who noted that death is inevitable for all humans, urged family members not to fight anyone over Adeleke’s death.
Meanwhile, in honor Alhaji Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke.
Gov. Rauf Aregbesola |
This was contained in a statement by Mr Semiu Okanlawon, media aide to Gov Rauf Aregbesola on Monday in Osogbo.
”This is in honour of the departed first Civilian Governor of the State of Osun, . “The 3-day mourning period commences from Monday, April 24, 2017. ”
During the period of mourning, all flags are to fly half mast,” the statement said.
Adeleke, 62, was the Senator representing Osun West Senatorial District at the Senate under the platform of All Progressive Congress (APC) before his death on Sunday at a private hospital in Osogbo.
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