Buhari calls former Ekiti State governor, Adebayo over father’s death

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday, spoke with son of a former Governor of the defunct Western region, Maj Gen Adeyinka Adebayo, Niyi Adebayo on telephone.

Speaking with Adebayo is is also a former governor of Ekiti State, Buhari described the late Adebayo as a true patriot.

In a statement by his spokesman, Femi Adesina in a telephone call from London, Buhari lamented that Nigeria would miss the uncommon patriotism and nationalism which General Adebayo typified.

Buhari also also commiserated with the people of Ekiti State and the entire Yoruba race.

He noted that the late octogenarian while standing firmly for the unity of the country, also fought for the interest of his people as the President of the Yoruba Council of Elders.

Buhari prayed that Almighty God will console the Adebayo family and grant the soul of the departed elder statesman eternal rest.

Niyi Adebayo, while thanking President Buhari for the call and commiserations, also wished the President good health.