Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has mourned the death of Alhaji Yekini Ayoade Adeojo, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Seriki Musulumi of Yorubaland.
The governor, who described Alhaji Adeojo as one of the last men standing, said his death marked the end of a glorious political era.
Governor Makinde expressed his condolences to the family of Adeojo, who was the PDP standard-bearer in the 1999 governorship election.
He prayed to God to grant them the fortitude to bear the exit of their patriarch and 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,” Governor Makinde stated in a release by his Special Adviser (Media), Dr Sulaimon Olanrewaju.
