Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described ex-Oyo State Governor, Omololu Olunloyo, as a patriotic Nigerian who stood for justice, peace and progress of the country till his last days on earth.
Olunloyo died few days before his 90th birthday.
Obasanjo, while reacting to the passing of the late mathematician turned politician on Sunday, said Olunloyo remained one of the notable Nigerians with deep blood of patriotism running in their veins.
The former President spoke in a statement by this Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi.
The statement reads, “It was shocking and worrisome because we had lost Chief Ayo Adebanjo, Chief Edwin Clark, and now Dr. Olunloyo just in weeks succession.
“Indeed, the ranks of the nation’s leadership is fast depleting by the loss of our dedicated and resourceful patriots who served the nation in various capacities, particularly at this crucial state in our nation’s history when their wise counsel and rich experience are greatly needed.”
Obasanjo commiserated with Oyo State governor Seyi Makinde, the government and people of the state and consoled them with the observation that Olunloyo lived a life worthy of communal emulation.
“We pray the Good Lord to grant the soul of Dr. Olunloyo a peaceful rest and the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss,” Obasanjo prayed.
Late Olunloyo was a commissioner in the old Western region at age 27.
He served as the Governor of Oyo State from 1st October 1983 to 31st December 1983, before the military regime of General Muhammadu Buhari seized power and truncated the democracy of the Second Republic.
He was also the Balogun of Oyo Kingdom.
