Engineer Seyi Makinde, the Executive Governor of Oyo State has expressed grief at the death of Alhaji Yekini Adeojo, the Seriki Musulumi of Yorubaland and a chieftain of the Peoples’ Democratic Party.
The governor described him as one of the last man standing and explained that his death indicates the end of a glorious political era.
Engr Seyi Makinde expressed his condolence in a statement made available to journalists by Dr Sulaimon Olanrewaju, the Special Adviser to the governor on Media.
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.”
