Chief Olu Adebanjo, one of the leaders of the All
Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State and former
Minister of Information in the Second Republic regime of
President Shehu Shagari, has passed away.
Adebanjo died at his residence in Idowa, in Odogbolu Local
Government Area of Ogun State on Thursday at about
1.35pm at the age of 83.
While commiserating with the family at the late statesman
residence, Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun, described
Adebanjo as a selfless leader and a pillar, which the
progressive party was built on.
The governor said Adebanjo left a great legacy of true
progressive behind by contributing to the growth of the state
and the country.
Amosun also said he was happy that Adebanjo's dream of
having a progressive man rule the country came to pass
before his demise with the victory of President-elect
Muhammadu Buhari.
The governor promised the late Adebanjo's widow, Joanna,
that the state would ensure Adebanjo got a befitting burial
worthy of a statesman.
Also, Ogun State Commissioner for Commerce and Industry,
Bimbo Ashiru and Ogun APC stalwart, Chief Doja Adewolu,
described Adebanjo as a great man who spent most of his
life in meritorious service.
Honourable Akintunde Amu, a family member, said Adebanjo
had been ill since February.
He thanked the governor and his entourage for a swift
response to the news of Adebanjo's demise.
The family have yet to fix a date for the burial of the
deceased.
- NAN