Senator Sharafadeen Alli has described the demise of Alhaji Yekini Adeojo, the Seriki Musulumi of Yorubaland as a great loss to Yoruba race, Muslim Ummah and the country.
The senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District expressed sorrow at the death of the former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmaker stated in a condolence message by his Special Adviser (Media), Akeem Abas, that Alhaji Adeojo lived a fulfilled life devoted to the service of Allah, humanity and the country.
He described the late statesman as a beacon of wisdom and political colossus who impacted many lives positively across religious and political divides.
The lawmaker said that the late Alhaji Adeojo was respected as a unifying figure whose influence spread beyond politics.
Senator Alli noted that his deep knowledge of political strategy and Islamic teachings earned him respect across Yorubaland and Nigeria.
Senator Alli said that the death of Alhaji Adeojo has created a vacuum that would be difficult to fill.
The lawmaker prayed that Allah forgives departed soul his shortcomings, grant him Aljannah Firdaus and console all those he left behind.