Fasehun, OPC leader
Ekiti
State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has mourned the passing of the
founder of Oodua Progressive Congress (OPC), Dr Fredrick
Fasehun, saying that the country has lost a major pillar of
her democratic struggles.
Dr
Fayemi, in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Yinka
Oyebode, described the late OPC leader as an accomplished
professional and a committed patriot who devoted his life to the
struggle for the enthronement of democracy and good governance as
well as in defence of the people' s rights.
Dr
Fayemi recalled his relationship with the late OPC founder,
describing him as a Yorubaman par excellence, a patriot
who loved his race and country and did everything humanly possible to
ensure that his people were free from tyranny and oppression.
Dr
Fayemi said: "We have lost another strong pillar of our
democratic struggles. Dr Fasehun would do anything to defend the
rights of his people against any act of tyranny and
oppression.
"Dr
Fasehun fought a good fight as a frontline leader in the struggle for
the democracy we now enjoy. He challenged and encouraged many of the
younger generation with the way he fought for democracy with all his
energy and resources.
"We
shall surely miss his amiable personality, simplicity, wisdom
and courage.
"But
we are encouraged by the fact that Dr Fasehun fought a good fight and
left behind a good name and a legacy of selfless service
that is worthy of emulation. This we believe should a source
of consolation to the children and the entire family.
"Our
prayer is that God grant the family the fortitude to bear the
irreparable loss and grant Baba eternal rest, " the statement
added.
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