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“Our consolation is that he lived an enviable life of service to our people and left behind a rich legacy for humanity at large”.
Those were the words of the Afenifere Renewal Group while commiserating with the entire Afenifere family over the passage of Sir Olaniwun Ajayi, whom they described as a worthy Yoruba icon and dogged advocate of True Federalism in Nigeria.
A statement signed by Kunle Famoriyo, ARG Publicity Secretary, said “the news of his death came to us at the burial of another Awolowo disciple, Baba Ibidapo Awojolu, who was the chairman of Afenifere, Ekiti State chapter. It is sad that we are losing our rare gems at a time we need them most”.
It continued: “Sir Ajayi’s service to Yorubaland and Nigeria, which he continued to render until his death, was invaluable and would be sorely missed.
“Baba Ajayi, the oldest surviving member of the Awolowo dynasty, could have literally gotten any elective post had he wanted any but he preferred to stick with the most critical and thankless advisory role until his death.
“Our consolation is that he lived an enviable life of service to our people and left behind a rich legacy for humanity at large”.