Family of the Late PDP Chieftain, Adegboyega Makanjuola has pleaded with the Governor Of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde to give his support on employment and scholarship opportunities for the children of the deceased.
The family made this plea when presenting a letter to the government through the Oyo PDP State Secretary, Hon. Wasiu Adeleke at the 8th Day Fidau Prayer in honour of the late political stalwart who died on Sunday, 27th of July, 2020 at his Bodija residence in Ibadan, on Monday.
Adegboyega Makanjuola who once served as Special Assistant to Former Deputy Governor of Oyo State and also served as a former secretary of Ibadan North Local Government was born on the 8th of January, 1957 into the family of Mr. and Mrs. Makanjuola of Ile Oloya, Abebi Compound, Ibadan, Oyo State capital.
Wives of the deceased, Mrs. Deborah Makanjuola and Mrs. Aminat Makanjuola in a separate reaction on the death of their husband described him as a nice and trustworthy person, who was not bias. They said their hearts were broken and they will continue to pray for him to continue to rest in peace.
While speaking, Former Member of the Oyo state 8th House of Assembly, Hon. Segun Olaleye Radical in his remark commended the effort of political leaders who gave their support and further appealed to the Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde to assist the deceased family by giving employment and scholarship opportunities to children of the deceased.
Special Adviser to Former Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Raji Fashola on Security Matters, Hon. Bamidele Sulaimon while speaking about the deceased described him as an honest and fearless man who would always stay with the truth and made sure everybody was in good course.
Also speaking, Hon. Demola Omotosho claimed he lost a friend who is his political leader at a very unfortunate period. He added that he is a predictable man who will never shift from what he believes in unlike other politician.
Omotosho also mentioned that late Adegboyega cut across all political groups and relate with others, praying God grant everybody the fortitude to bear the loss.
Chairman, Ibadan North Chapter of the People’s Democratic Party, Seun Adelore said the deceased was not just a typical politician, he was too straight and direct, and sometimes controversial in reasonable way.
Honourable representing Ibadan North state constituency in the Oyo state House of Assembly, Hon. Adebayo Babajide regarded Late Gboye Makanjuola as an Honest man whom he always look forward to on advises before he takes many political actions.
A younger sister to the deceased, Toyin Makanjuola described him as a man that is honest and incomparable. She said she once told him not to be a politician due to his honesty.
Speaking On behalf of the family, a son of the deceased, Tosin Makanjuola claimed his death came at an unfortunate time and pray his soul rest in peace.
Oyo State PDP secretary, Hon. Wasiu Adeleke on behalf of the Oyo state People’s democratic party sympathized with the family of the deceased adding that he would extend the letter to the government.
