Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has outlined specific instructions for how he wants his burial to be conducted, declaring that his remains should be taken over and interred by the Ekiti State Government within four weeks of his death.
Fayose, who turned 65 on Saturday, made the declaration in a six-minute video reflected on mortality and urged the public to show love to him while he is alive rather than after his passing.
“Death is inevitable,” Fayose said. “My body belongs to the Ekiti State Government. I am sending a letter to the governor. Let it be clear—whenever I die, whether in 15, 20 or 30 years, the state government should take charge of my body.”
He stressed that the state should be allowed a four-week window to prepare for his burial.
“I must be buried within four weeks,” he added. “The state might not be ready in two or three days, so we allow four weeks.”
Fayose also directed that his children comply with whatever arrangements the government puts in place and wear their own clothes during the ceremony.
He revealed that he had already chosen his final resting place.
“I should be laid to rest in my grandmother’s home,” he said. “I have prepared the garden there. After I am buried, nobody should go there again. Allow me to go. If you want to show me love, do so now.”
A separate 20-minute video published by the channel showed juju legend King Sunny Ade performing for the former governor during his birthday thanksgiving event.
As political allies celebrated him, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, described Fayose as a “valuable friend and brother.”
“Ayodele, my younger brother, may you reach the age of your elder brother in good health,” Wike said. “You are someone who never pretends about where you stand.”
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, also sent warm wishes through his Chief Press Secretary, Yinka Oyebode, praising Fayose’s role in the state’s political development.
“He is a leader who connects deeply with the people, a respected grassroots mobiliser and statesman,” Oyebanji said. “His contributions to our state remain remarkable.”
