The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has described the recent deaths of two prominent sons of Ibadan—Dr. Omololu Olunloyo and Chief Yekeen Adeojo—the loss of two rare gems from the ancient city.
In a statement issued by his chief press secretary, Chief Solomon Ayoade, the monarch extended his condolences to all sons and daughters of Ibadanland, lamenting that the deaths of the two distinguished figures in quick succession have further reduced the number of elder statesmen in the city.
Speaking on the late former governor of old Oyo State, Oba Olakulehin, praised Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo as a brilliant mathematician and a first-class intellect who stood tall in both Nigerian and international intellectual circles.
“His election as governor of Oyo state was a turning point that blazed the trail for the emergence of Ibadan indigenes as the governor of Oyo state.
Alhaji Adeojo, a founding father of the PDP in Oyo State, former Deputy National Chairman (South) of the PDP who held the prestigious title of Seriki Musulumi of Yorubaland, passed on in the early hours of Friday.
“Alhaji Yekeen Adeojo was a prominent businessman, industrialist, and philanthropist. He contributed immensely to the economic development of Ibadanland and Oyo State, employing thousands, championing many charitable and philanthropic endeavours
Oba Olakulehin prayed for the repose of their souls and the fortitude to bear these irreparable losses by their immediate and extended families as well as Ibadan and Oyo State indigenes.
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