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Former Oyo Governor Dies at 71

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The Oyo state government has announced the death of one of the former Governors in the state, in person of Christopher Alao Akala.



Though details of his death still sketchy at the time of filling this report. It was confirmed that he died last night after returning from Abuja.

Akala, a popular grassroots politician was Governor of Oyo State between 2007 and 2011. The 71 year old was the candidate of the ADP in the 2019 Governorship election in the state.

With Akala death, the state only have two living ex Governor in person of Olunloyo and Rashid Ladoja.

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