Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Alhaji Yekini Adeojo, a prominent Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain and the Seriki Musulumi of Yorubaland.
Governor Makinde described Adeojo, who was the PDP’s gubernatorial candidate in the 1999 election, as “one of the last men standing,” noting that his demise marks the end of a remarkable political era.
In a statement released on Friday by his Special Adviser on Media, Dr. Sulaimon Olanrewaju, Makinde extended his condolences to the Adeojo family, praying that God grants them the strength to bear the loss of their patriarch.
The governor also sympathized with the PDP family in Oyo State, acknowledging Adeojo’s significant contributions to the party and the region.
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.”