Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has commiserated with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state and the family of Dr. Dejo Raimi over the death of the party’s stalwart and former Secretary to the State Government (SSG).
The governor, in a statement issued in Ibadan yesterday by his Special Adviser on Media, Dr. Festus Adedayo, described the death of the politician as disheartening and unfortunate.
“It is with shock and disbelief that I received the news of the death of my uncle, Dr. Dejo Raimi. His death at this critical period of our national life is unfortunate, disheartening and sad,’’ he said.
Governor Ajimobi described Raimi not only as a renowned physician but also a quintessential politician and astute administrator whose opinion had helped tremendously in shaping the course of governance.
“Raimi was one politician, who would bare his mind not minding whose ox was gored. I remember vividly sometime in 2012 when he openly demanded Sallah ram from me, though unwittingly, during an interview programme at a private radio station in Ibadan, insisting that he was entitled to such gesture as a former SSG. Such was his high sense of humour to drive home his point,’’ he said.
The governor said the former SSG lived a good and fulfilled life and should be celebrated.