By Abiola Olawale
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has publicly detailed his specific wishes for his own funeral.
In a video released on Saturday, marking his 65th birthday, Fayose, an outspoken political figure delivered a series of clear directives, emphasizing a state-controlled burial.
Fayose, fondly known as “Osokomole,” explicitly stated that the Ekiti State Government must assume full responsibility for his body and the entire funeral arrangement.
He said: “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.
“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.”
Fayose added that his children should wear their own clothes and follow the directives of the government at the time of his death.
About his final resting place, he said: “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 here again. Allow me to go. If you want to show me love, if you want to take care of me, do so now.”
