DAILY POST had reported that Alexander Opeyemi Akinyele, died after a brief illness on Thursday night.
The death of the Ondo born public relations specialist was announced by his son, Constantine Akinfolarin Akinyele on Friday.
Reacting, Buhari in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on (Media & Publicity) Femi Adesina condoled with the government and people of Ondo State as well as friends and professional colleagues of the deceased.
Buhari urged them to take solace in the lasting legacies of the former colourful minister, who also served as Chairman of the National Sports Commission and Chairman of National Reconciliation Committee.
The statement added that, ‘As a trained teacher and Public Relations Specialist, Buhari affirms that Chief Akinyele’s scrupulousness, discipline and diligence were always obvious to those who worked closely with him, and his love for the nation, which was zealously demonstrated through providing exemplary leadership.”
He prayed that the Almighty God will grant the soul of the former minister eternal rest, and comfort all members of his family
