A former governor of Oyo State, Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala, has described the death of Chief Gbade Ishola, his former media aide, as very painful and shocking.
Ishola, a former Senior Special Assistant on Media to Alao-Akala, died during a brief illness on Thursday in Ibadan, Oyo State and was buried on Friday.
Alao-Akala said in a condolence message issued by his media consultant, Mr Abraham Ojo, on Friday in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, that Ishola showed maximum loyalty and commitment as a senior special assistant in the state.
Akala said in spite of pressures and persecution from various quarters, he refused to be intimidated and never allowed primordial sentiment to becloud his sense of judgment.
He said the late Ibadan chief would be remembered for his humility and tremendous contributions not only to journalism, but also to all areas of human endeavour.
He prayed for the repose of his soul, and for God to grant the bereaved family the fortitude to bear the loss.