The Oyo State Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has commiserated with the people of Oyo state, Ibarapa East in particular on the death of the Association’s Patron, who was also the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Rt Hon Michael Adeyemo.
The SWAN patron died on Friday morning following what is believed to be heart attack at the age of 47.
In a press statement signed by Oyo SWAN Chairman Mr Niyi Alebiosu and the Association’s Secretary Adewale Tijani, the umbrella body of sports journalists in the state expressed shock at the sudden death of the late politician.
Oyo SWAN described the death of the Speaker as a great loss not only to political family but also to the sporting fraternity in the state.
Mr Alebiosu said “today is a sad day for us as sports journalists in Oyo state, with the sudden death of our patron.
” Late Adeyemo was very accommodating and generous.
He was a lover of sports and had sponsored many grassroot football competitions.”
The SWAN Chairman added with regret that the Late Oyo SWAN patron died at a time his service was needed most.
“I find it difficult to believe that our Patron is gone forever. His sun set at midday. The death of Hon Adeyemo has created a vacuum very difficult to fill”, he said.
The Association prayed for the repose of the soul of the departed politician and Oyo SWAN patron. It also prayed that God should give the family of the deceased and the people of Ibarapa East the fortitude to bear the great loss.
The Late Honorable Adeyemo became the Patron of Oyo SWAN in 2017_ at an elaborate ceremony at the Lekan Salami stadium, Adamasingba Ibadan.
Meanwhile, Oyo State Government has declared three days of mourning as a mark of respect for the departed number one legislator in the state.
