Gov Ajimobi : Sports Minister , Sunday Dare Mourns , Pays Tribute
Gov Ajimobi : Sports Minister, Sunday Dare Mourns , Pays Tribute .
Youth and Sports Development Minister, Hon. Sunday Dare has expressed his shock over the death of immediate past Governor of Oyo State, Sen. Abiola Ajimobi who passed away on Thursday at age of 70 and buried today according to Islamic rite .
According to Hon. Dare, “The passing of my elder brother, Sen. Abiola Ajimobi, is both untimely and tragic. He served the good people of Oyo for so long. We wanted him to use his experience to guide us through trying times. Sadly, dusk came too early and we must bid goodnight. Sun re, Aare of Ibadan!
“My prayers and thoughts are with the family, and the good people of Oyo State. His death is numbling saddening, but we must submit to the will of God who gives life and takes it when he wills. May his soul rest in peace,” Dare prayed .
Late Senator Ajimobi was a two term governor of Oyo State under the APC.
He lived a fulfilled life and he was declared as Acting National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress(APC) prior to his demise.
