The Ondo State Government has declared three days of mourning in honour of former Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, who died in the early hours of yesterday.

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa also ordered that the national flag be flown at half-mast for seven days in reflection of the mood of the state.

This was announced in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan.

The mourning period, with fasting and prayer, takes effect from today, Thursday, December 28, to Saturday, December 30, 2023.

The Governor also suspended state government ceremonies during this mourning period.

Meanwhile, condolence registers have been opened at the Governor’s Office, the Government House in Akure, and State Liaison Offices in Lagos and Abuja.