Governor Seyi Makinde has extended his condolences to the family of the late Yekini Adeojo, a former gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Oyo State.
Makinde's condolences came after the burial of Adeojo in Ibadan, the state capital.
Describing the former party man as one of the last men standing, Makinde said Adeojo's death marked the end of a glorious political era.
This is contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Dr Sulaimon Olanrewaju.
“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”.
Meanwhile the Chairman, Senate Committee on Electoral Matter, Sharafadeen Alli, in his condolence message, expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Adeojo.
Alli in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas, described Adeojo's passing as a great loss to Yorubaland, the Muslim Ummah and the nation at large.
The All Progressives Congress, APC lawmaker said Adeojo lived a fulfilled life devoted to the service of Allah, humanity and the nation.
He described the late statesman as a beacon of wisdom and a political colossus, who impacted many lives positively across religious and political divides.
The lawmaker said the late Seriki was respected as a unifying figure whose influence spread beyond politics.
He noted that Adeojo’s deep knowledge of political strategy and Islamic teachings earned him respect across Yorubaland and Nigeria.
