The remains of the immediate past Governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi, who died on Thursday have been laid to rest within his Oluyole Estate residence.
Ajimobi was buried according to Islamic rites at his 6th Avenue, Yemoja Street, Oluyole Estate residence in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, amid tight security.
Prayers was held for his repose at the Senator Ishaq Abiola Ajimobi Mosque, Oke-Ado, Ibadan at about 12 noon.
The family’s preferred place for his burial was a plot of land in Agodi GRA, which was not approved by the state government.
Ajimobi, aged 70, was confirmed dead on June 25th at a First Cardiology Consultant Hospital in Lagos state.
The late politician, who died as a result of multiple organ failure due to complications from COVID-19, was buried in strict compliance with the COVID-19 protocols.
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