The immediate past governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi who died on Thursday in Lagos will be buried on Sunday.
Strict COVID-19 protocols are to be adhered in light of the current circumstances in the nation.
Mr Bolaji Tunji, late Ajimobi’s Media Aide announced the burial in a statement on Friday in Ibadan.
Mr Tunji said the details of the burial ceremony were worked out by the family in consultation with the Lagos and Oyo State governments.
“Details of the funeral ceremony of Sen. Abiola Ajimobi have been released by the family.
“In close consultation with the governments of Lagos and Oyo States, the date for the burial has been announced.
Barring any changes, his body will be interred at the Senator Ishaq Abiola Ajimobi Central Mosque at Oke-Ado, Ibadan at 12 noon on June 28 after the traditional Muslim prayers,’’ he said.
Tunji also stated that the family had appealed to the people to observe strict COVID-19 protocols during the burial.
Live media coverage of the funeral ceremony would be made public on Saturday.
He also stated that details of a larger funeral gathering will be announced where more of his well wishers will have the opportunity to pay him their respect.
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