Former Governor Abiola Ajimobi laid to rest in Ibadan (photos)

Posted by E.L.E.X on June 28 2020 under News

The remains of former Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has been laid to rest in Ibadan, Oyo state today Sunday, June 27.

The former governor who died on Thursday, June 25 in Lagos from COVID19 complications, was buried at his 6th Avenue, Yemoja Street, Oluyole Estate residence in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, according to Islamic injunction.

Former Governor Abiola Ajimobi laid to rest in Ibadan (photos)

The funeral which was conducted in line with NCDC guidelines for the burial of COVID19 patients, was attended by his wife Florence Ajimobi and other members of his family, all not more than 20 in number.

Prayers would be 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, a plot of land in Agodi GRA, was not approved by the state government.

See more photos from the funeral below

Former Governor Abiola Ajimobi laid to rest in Ibadan (photos)