Ladoja mourns Koleosho, condoles family 

Former Oyo State Governor and Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has described the passing of Chief Michael Koleoso as most unfortunate.

Koleoso, a former Secretary to the Oyo state Government died on Monday at 86.

Oba Ladoja in a statement by his Media Aide, Adeola Oloko, noted that his personal association with the departed politician and elder statesman dates back to over 30 years,even though he had  been hearing about him during the administration of former Governor Bola Ige between 1979 and 1983.

He recalled that in the course of his political career, they had had cause to meet, stating that even when  party differences occasionally separated both of them he still regarded him as a big brother for whom he had tremendous amount of respect.

Oba Ladoja who described the departed Chief Koleoso as a remarkable business man and political titan, said the exit of the iconic politician is not only a terrible blow to Okeogun but also Oyo State and Nigeria as a whole.

While mourning his exit at a time like this, the former Oyo State governor urged his numerous relatives and friends to take solace in the fact that his lifetime was well spent not only in the service of God, but also humanity as a whole.

Oba Ladoja while praying for the repose of his soul also prayed God to give his family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

He also urged the people of Saki in Okeogun area of Oyo State under the leadership of Kabiyesi Okere of Saki to take heart.