PDP pays tribute to Osun ex-governor, Adeleke

By Ismail Azeez, Osogbo

The People Democratic Party, (PDP) Osun State chapter, has joined the family and friends to remember the first Executive Governor of the State, Senator Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke who passed away last six years.

The party, in a statement on Sunday signed by its Caretaker Committee Chairman, Dr Akindele Adekunle said that Senator Adetunji Adeleke will fondly be remembered for his selfless contributions to the solid foundations laid for the long term development of the State, especially as the Governor who led the State from the scratch when it was newly created.

Adeleke stated that the late Governor unparalleled accessibility and large heart will be too difficult to go away from them – ‘party’.

“As a party, the fond memories of the late icon have helped greatly in making a better version of what a political party should represent to the people. Today, his name as one of great examples of political leaders, has helped in making a better version of our great party and endeared it even more to the people.

“Death is painful to everyone with blood in his veins, however, death taking a precious leader like Senator Adetunji Adeleke is more painful.

“He was a man with a good heart who cared so much about friends and family. He contributed to the development of every single person he met on his path and never seized to be an inspiration to all, even in death.

“Thank you for living a great and fulfilled life, our leader, our legend, Serubawon Adetunji Adeleke,” the statement added.