Sequel to the death of Ekiti State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Barrister Paul Omotoso on tuesday night, Governor Biodun Oyebanji has directed that all government public events and ceremonies earlier scheduled for this week be postponed as a mark of respect for the deceased.
Consequently, the flag off ceremony for the Okeyinmi Fly over bridge in Ado Ekiti, earlier scheduled for Friday has been postponed.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Olayinka Oyebode also stated that the celebration of this year’s International Women’s Day, (being organised by the office of the First Lady and the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development) initially scheduled for Friday at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion has been shifted to another date.
New dates for the postponed events would be communicated in due course.
Barrister Omotosho, the late APC chairman was born on April 4, 1964. He had at different capacities, served as Commissioner for Housing and Environment; Commissioner for Special Duties and Commissioner for Local Government Affairs in the state.