The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin has declared that Ibadan has lost two prominent elder statesmen with the death of a former governor of the state, Dr Victor Omololu Olunloyo and Chief Yekini Adeojo.
The Olubadan made this declaration via a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary Chief Solomon Olugbemiga Ayoade.
The statement was made available to journalists on Monday.
Olunloyo died in the early hours of Sunday while Adeojo died in the early hours of Friday.
Olubadan while reacting said that the demise of the two men has diminished the number in the Ibadan pool of elder statesmen.
He prayed for the repose of their souls. .
He called on God to grant the families the fortitude to bear these irreparable losses.
Olubadan said “Dr Victor Omololu Olunloyo, a foremost mathematician was a first class brain who stood tall in the Nigerian and international intellectual space. His election as Governor of Oyo State was a turning point that blazed the trail for the emergence of Ibadan indigenes as Governor of Oyo State.
“We will recall that this was a most defining moment when the Ibadans voted for one of their own and true to his name Victor, he became victorious in the Gubernatorial electoral battle of 1983. Though short-lived, his tenure was a significant watershed for Oyo State politics”.
The traditional ruler while speaking further condoled the people of Ibadanland, Oyo State and Nigeria over the death of Adeojo.
“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”
“As a politician, he was a bridge builder and well respected as a political figure across Nigeria. A devout muslim, the Islamic community will miss his commitment and devotion to the promotion of the Islamic religion”.