PDP chieftain, Yekini Adeojo is dead
Prominent chieftain and founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Yekini Adeojo, has died.
He reportedly died in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital on Friday.
Chief Adeojo was a former Deputy National Chairman (South) of the PDP and held the prestigious title of Seriki Musulumi of Yorubaland.
He was also a notable Ibadan traditional high chief.
Apart from being one of the founding members of the PDP in Oyo State, he was the father of the current Executive Chairman of Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State, Honourable Sheriff Aderemi Adeojo.
The Oyo State chapter of the PDP has expressed sadness over the death of a founding member of the party, Chief Yekini Adeojo.
In a statement by its Acting Publicity Secretary, Micheal Ogunsina, on Friday, the party said, “With deep sorrow and a profound sense of loss, the Oyo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) announces the passing of one of our most revered leaders and statesmen, Chief Yekini Adeojo, who departed this world on Friday, April 4.
“Chief Adeojo was an elder statesman, a political colossus, and a pillar of democracy in Oyo State and Nigeria at large.
“As the first PDP gubernatorial candidate in Oyo State, a former member of the PDP Board of Trustees, and a key mentor to His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde, he played a pivotal role in shaping the political landscape of our state and the nation.
“Beyond his political contributions, Chief Adeojo was a distinguished religious leader, serving as the Seriki Adinni of Yoruba Muslims, a role in which he demonstrated immense commitment to the propagation of peace, unity, and religious harmony.
“His influence extended beyond politics and religion into philanthropy, community development, and the upliftment of countless individuals.
“His legacy continues through his children, including Hon. Sheriff Adeojo, the Executive Chairman of Ido Local Government; and Hon. Elias Adeojo, the Chairman of the Oyo State Water Corporation; and so many other great kids that came from his loins.
“His passing is a monumental loss to his family, the PDP, Oyo State, and Nigeria as a whole.
“In honor of his immense contributions, the Oyo State PDP directs that all party flags be flown at half-mast across the state as we mourn this irreplaceable loss.
“We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, associates, and the entire people of Oyo State. We pray that Almighty Allah forgives his shortcomings and grants him Aljannah Firdaus,” the party said.
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