Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde Tuesday described the death of a former Secretary to the Oyo State Government and former national chairman of the defunct Alliance for Democracy, Chief Michael Adeniyi Koleoso, as the end of an era.
The governor in his condolence message to the immediate and political families of late Chief Koleoso, the people of Saki and all residents of Oyo state declared that Oyo state and Nigeria have lost a great patriot and a political icon, who played outstanding roles in national development.
Governor Makinde said late Chief Koleoso was one of the last men standing from a generation of great men and women who gave their best to serving Oyo state and Nigeria.
“I received the news of the death of Baba Michael Koleoso, the Babalaje of Saki with shock and sadness. Oyo state and Nigeria have lost a great patriot and selfless leader, one of the last men standing in the batch of leaders who gave their all to make Nigeria a better place.
“People who know me know that I had a special bond with Babalaje; I held him as a father and had the utmost regard for him, as he was a courageous and upright leader who spoke truth to power.”