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In final preparations for the burial of our Former Governor, Oluwarotimi Areredolu Aketti in his home town (Owo) Ven. Arotiowa Bayode JP organized a memorial football match in Owo township stadium.
The match which was between Owo All Stars FC and Owo United FC was played on 18th February, 2024 ended 3-1 in favor of Owo All Stars FC.
Ven Ariotiowa Bayode JP organized the football match to pay last respect to the legendary Aketti.
The football match recorded the presence of people, including the representative of Kabiyesi Olupeme, Mrs. Folashade Obioha from Eco Bank Lagos, Owo L.G Women Leader and Madam Toyin Akeredolu, Mr. Adako, Former Secretary to Owo Local Government Area, among others.
Ven. Arotiowa Bayode JP is a football Coach in Ondo State and a lover of football.
Ven Ariotiowa Bayode commend the presence of everyone on the high table and give kudos to the footballers for showing love in honoring our late Governor.
He emphasized the need to make the football competition a continuous program in remembrance and also a way of immortalizing him in his home town.
He also expresses a little disappointment on the people who claimed that they are loyal and submissive to Aketti even in death, they couldn’t honor the invitation and make themselves present at the program.
Ven. Arotiowa Bayode JP also urged the people in Government help in renovating the stadium and give it a new face. He further stated the economy importance of a standard stadium in Owo Local Government, it will reduce crimes and create employment for the Youth.
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