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Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has publicly outlined how he wants his burial handled whenever he dies, stating that his remains must be interred within four weeks and that the Ekiti State Government should take full responsibility for the process.
Fayose, who marks his 65th birthday today, gave the instructions in a six-minute video posted on YouTube by City Edge TV on Saturday. In the footage, he declared: “Remember me for anything. And when I die, let me say this. Death is inevitable. My body belongs to the Ekiti state government… I’m delivering a letter to the governor.”
He emphasised that regardless of when he passes on, the state administration should take possession of his body and oversee the arrangements.
“Let us say in another 20, 30 years, 15 years, whatever time, for the glory of God. The Ekiti state government takes over my body, and I must be buried within four weeks. Because the state might not be ready within two, three days, we allow them four weeks,” he said.
Fayose also noted that his children must dress in their own clothes and comply with whatever directives the government issues at the time of his death.
On his preferred resting place, he stated: “My grandmother’s home, the mother of my father, I’ve made the garden there. I should be laid to rest there. After my departure, nobody must come there again. Allow me to go. If you want to show me love, if you want to take care of me, do so now.”
City Edge TV also posted a separate 20-minute video capturing juju legend King Sunny Ade performing for Fayose during his birthday thanksgiving, with the former governor seen dancing as he was serenaded on stage.
Several political figures joined in celebrating him. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, described him as “a valuable friend and brother, who will never pretend about where he stands on issues,” adding: “Ayodele, my younger brother, may you reach the age of your elder brother in good health, and may God continue to make your days on earth fruitful, with immeasurable blessings.”
Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji, in a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Yinka Oyebode, also extended his goodwill, applauding Fayose’s “remarkable contributions” to the state and describing him as: “A leader who loves and connects well with the people, a respected grassroots politician and mobiliser, and a statesman who will never shy away from bearing his mind in his determination to see a more prosperous state and country.”
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