RENOWNED Ibadan-born businessman and prominent political figure, Chief Yekini Adeojo, is dead.
Chief Adeojo, remarkable elder statesman and a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), died in the early hours of Friday.
Although the cause of death remained undisclosed as of press time, sources indicated that his remains would be laid to rest later today in accordance with Islamic rites.
Adeojo was a founding member of the PDP and served as the party’s Deputy National Chairman (South).
Over the years, he was a key player in Oyo State’s political landscape.
He was PDP guber candidate in 1999, but lost to Lam Adesina of the Alliance Democracy.
Beyond his political exploits, Chief Adeojo was also a respected voice within the community, known for his philanthropic gestures and deep-rooted influence in both business and religious circles.
He held the traditional title of Seriki Musulumi of Yorubaland, a position that amplified his standing among the Muslim faithful.
He is survived by children, among whom is Hon. Sheriff Adeojo, the current Chairman of Ido Local Government Area in Oyo State.
