President Muhammadu Buhari has joined Nigerians to mourn former Governor Christopher Alao-Akala of Oyo State.

The president also extended his heartfelt condolences to Alao-Akala family and the government and people of Oyo State.

Buhari in a statement by his media aide, Femi Adesina said;

“Late Akala as a former police officer and civilian governor with an extensive political career, served the country and the people of Oyo State with dedication, making very important contributions to the development of institutions and communities.”

“I believe that family, friends and associates who mourn the late Governor will honour his vision of entrenching good governance in the country and passion to lift the downtrodden in the society.”

“May God Almighty grant grant the departed eternal rest and comfort those who mourn.”