The governor declared seven days of mourning for the late speaker.
Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti has expressed ‘deep sorrow’ over the death of the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Funminiyi Afuye, on Wednesday in Ado-Ekiti, at the age of 66.
The governor, who described Mr Afuye’s death as shocking, sad and unfortunate, also directed that state functions, including the swearing-in of the newly-appointed Secretary to the State Government and the Attorney- General be postponed indefinitely in honour of the speaker. He said that Mr Afuye’s death was unbelievable, as he was on his entourage during an inspection tour of some projects in Ado- Ekiti on Tuesday and did not show any sign of illness.
He said he had hoped that Mr Afuye would leave the hospital hale and hearty, in view of the medical attention he was receiving when he paid him a visit at the health facility’s intensive care unit on Wednesday afternoon.The governor described the late speaker as a loyal friend and party man, a patriotic Ekiti leader and tireless advocate of good governance.
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Ekiti Speaker dies of cardiac arrest, gov mournsThe Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Funminiyi Afuye, is dead.
Read more »
Ekiti Assembly declares 7 days mourning over Speaker’s deathThe Ekiti State House of Assembly has declared a 7-day mourning in honour of the departed Speaker, Mr Funminiyi Afuye. In a statement in Ado Ekiti, the
Read more »
Ekiti: I benefited from his wealth of experience - Oyo Speaker mourns AfuyeThe Speaker of Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon Adebo Ogundoyin has disclosed that he benefited from the wealth of experience of the Speaker of Ekiti
Read more »
Religious leaders advise Ekiti Gov on choice of cabinet membersReligious leaders in Ekiti State have advised the state Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, to appoint people with proven competence and character who would
Read more »
Ekiti assembly speaker dies -- days before daughter's wedding | TheCableEkiti assembly speaker dies — days before daughter’s wedding | TheCable
Read more »