The final burial rites of the immediate past Governor of Oyo state, Abiola Ajimobi, has been rescheduled, an aide has said.
The former governor’s aide, Bolaji Tunji, confirmed that the burial has been rescheduled.
Ajimobi died in Lagos on Thursday at the age of 70.
His burial was earlier fixed for 10 a.m. Friday, but the burial has been rescheduled, according to his spokesman.
Mr Ajimobi is to be buried in Ibadan, the state capital according to Islamic rites.
Mr Tunji added that the burial would be a family affair.
He added that the new time would be announced by the family.
He noted that the final burial is not something that can be announced without taking into consideration of all necessary things”.
He said, “The final burial will be announced by the family. It is a family thing. It is a family affair.
He appealed to sympathisers, who have been thronging his residence, to continue following NCDC guidelines by washing their hands, using face masks and keeping social distancing, among others.
