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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has lamented the death of former Secretary to the State Government, Chief Michael Koleosho, describing him as an icon who added value to democracy, economic development and the good of the society.
Koleosho died on Monday night at the age of 86. The late Babalaje of Saki land served as Commissioner for Works in the administration of late Chief Bola Ige in the old Oyo State and also served as the national chairman of the defunct Alliance for Democracy (AD).
Oyo APC, in a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday by its Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, described the passing of Koleosho as a great loss, not only to Oke Ogun, but also the entire state and Nigeria in general in view of his service, reputation and achievements.
“Until his passing on Monday, Chief Koleosho was one of the few remaining elder statesmen who paraded good democratic record as he dared the odds, in company of many others, to put an end to military rule in the 1990s. He also served humanity and the Nigerian society to the best of his ability as he was an amiable political leader, successful businessman and accomplished leader in all spheres of life.
“Undoubtedly, we will sorely miss Chief Koleosho, whose death just came at a time that his wealth of experience and fatherly role would be needed even as we find solace in the good life which he lived and the enviable record he left behind. We pray God to grant him eternal rest and also pray the Almighty God to give members of his immediate family, friends and associates the fortitude to bear the loss,” the statement said.
