The family of the late former Governor of Oyo State, Adebayo Alao-Akala, has announced the indefinite postponement of his posthumous birthday celebration, as well as the planned unveiling of the Alao-Akala Transformation Movement (ATM), following the recent kidnapping of teachers and students(children) and the killing of one of the teachers in the state.
The event, earlier scheduled for June 3, 2026, in Ogbomoso, was suspended due to what organisers described as the painful security situation in Orire Local Government Area and its environs.
In a statement signed by the Chairperson of the movement, Chief (Mrs.) Oluwakemi Alao-Akala, the organisers said it would be insensitive to proceed with celebrations while families of abducted victims continue to endure trauma and uncertainty.
The family assured supporters that a new date would be announced once the security situation improves and conditions become appropriate for public gatherings.
The organisers appealed to members across the 33 local government areas of Oyo State, as well as other supporters, to pray for the safe return of the abducted victims, support affected families, and cooperate with security agencies.
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