Oyebanji Mourns Former Ekiti Deputy Governor, Egbeyemi

Biodun Oyebanji, governor of Ekiti State has expressed condolences on the passing of the immediate past Deputy Governor of the state, Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi.

Describing the late Egbeyemi as a distinguished leader who served Ekiti State meritoriously in different capacities, the governor added that the former number two citizen of the state continued to contribute to the development and stability of the state out of office, till he breathed his last.

Governor Oyebanji who described Otunba Egbeyemi as a man of Honour, a great leader of his people and a father figure to many, said the late Deputy Governor would be sorely missed for his frankness, deep insight and wise counsel .

Saying that the late Egbeyemi lived a fulfilled life in the service of God, the state and humanity, Oyebanji urged his children, family and associates to be consoled with the fact the late Egbeyemi lived well, served well and ended his journey on this side of the divide on a glorious note.

“Baba ran a good race , served our dear state with his time, talent and resources and etched his name in gold as a man of honour, excellent team player and a seasoned administrator. We shall miss his amiable personality and wise counsel.

“ On behalf of my wife, the Government and good people of Ekiti State, I commiserate with the children and immediate family members of our dear leader and former deputy Governor, Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi on the passing.

“While we thank God for the life of impact he lived, we know that he shall be sorely missed. Our prayer is that God Almighty will grant him eternal rest and comfort the family” the statement added.

The immediate past Deputy Governor of Ekiti State, Bisi Egbeyemi died at age 78.

The former deputy governor reportedly died around 8 pm on Friday at a private hospital in Ado-Ekiti after a brief illness.

Egbeyemi who was a deputy governor to Governor Kayode Fayemi served between 2018 and 2022.