Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and Seriki Musulumi of Yorubaland, Alhaji Yekini Adeojo.
The elder statesman died in the early hours of yesterday at his residence in Iyaganku GRA, Ibadan.
Describing Adeojo as one of the last men standing in a distinguished political generation, Governor Makinde said his death signified the close of a remarkable chapter in Nigeria’s political history.
Governor Makinde expressed his condolences to the family of Adeojo, who was the PDP’s governorship standard bearer in the 1999 election, praying to God to grant them the fortitude to bear the exit of their patriarch.
The governor also commiserated with the PDP family in Oyo State.
He said: “I have just been informed about the passing of our father, Pa Yekini Adeojo.
“I condole with the family of Alhaji Adeojo, the PDP in Oyo State and the good people of the state over the demise of a man most of us grew up to know as an icon and patriot.
“Baba’s death marks the end of a glorious political era, as he was one of the last great men standing in the state as a political, community and religious leader.
“He will be greatly missed by the PDP family, where he has been our leader and icon for over two decades.
“His death will also leave a vacuum in our great state and Nigeria, because Baba gave his best to serving our state and nation.
“It is my prayer that God will grant repose to his soul, grant him Aljanah Firdaus and uphold the family he left behind.”
Chief Adeojo was the former Deputy National Chairman (South) of the PDP and held the prestigious title of Seriki Musulumi of Yorubaland. He was also a notable chieftain in Ibadan.
He was the father of Sheriff Adeojo, the current Executive Chairman of Ido Local Government.
