Vice President Osinbajo, commiserated with the family of late Gov Alao-Akala and said the late politician used to give him pocket money
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Sunday during a condolence visit to the widow and family of late former Governor Adebayo Alao-Akala of Oyo State described him as a generous man
Mr. Alao-Akala who was an All Progressives Congress (APC) leader in Oyo State died on January 12, 2022.
The Vice President visited Akala’s family in the company of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and some National Assembly members.
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He described the late politician as a generous, kind-hearted, and selfless politician, who gives candid advice.
He said “We have profound memories of him, an exceedingly generous man.
“He was a titan in politics. He was a very generous, kind-hearted, and decent man,”
The APC chieftain recalled that the late Oyo State governor used to show generously by giving pocket money to his nephew, Prof. Oyelowo Oyewo, and him.
“Long before I became a Professor of Law, I had known our dear uncle Adebayo Alao- Akala.
“Any time I think about him, I smile because he was a very special being.
“Prof. Oyelowo Oyewo, the current Commissioner for Justice in Oyo State, was our link to him.
“If we needed little pocket money, we found a way of getting to our dear uncle. This was even long before he became Governor of Oyo State,” Mr Osinbajo said.
He also revealed that the late Alao-Akala was generous with advice, his time, and resources, as he offered him, a word of wisdom in 2015 when he consulted him as the Vice Presidential Candidate of APC.
“It was Prof. Oyewo, my friend, who arranged a meeting between us in Ikoyi and he gave me advice.
“He said, ‘Professor, the vice-president’s seat is not a child’s play.’
“He was so generous, he gave me much advice and much support,” he said.
Mr Osinbajo also commiserated with the family and prayed for the repose of his soul.
“No one can know the extent of your pain and sadness. Only God can comfort you and keep you,” he said.
(NAN)
