Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has ordered flags to be flown at half-mast in honour of the departed Federal House of Representatives member representing Ibadan North federal constituency, Olaide Akinremi.
Mr Makinde described the sudden demise of the All Progressives Congress (APC) member as shocking and a great loss to the state.
He prayed for the repose of his soul and the courage for the family to bear the unfortunate loss.
On his part, Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu described his death as a great, personal loss.
In a condolence message, Mr Adelabu described Mr Akinremi as a brother and friend whose death came as a major surprise and shock that he is still trying to come to terms with.
“This really came as a shock to me. I am still trying to wrap my head around the fact of his death. He was a partner in progress who also believed in the development of Oyo State. This is indeed a major loss to the progressives family in Oyo State and Nigeria,” he said.
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