The Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has sent a message of condolence to the Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, Oba Rufus Adeyemo Adejugbe, over the death of the Olora of Ado-Ekiti, Chief Joel Babatola.
Babatola, 96, died in Ado-Ekiti on Tuesday.
Governor Fayose described the death of the First Republic minister as painful, especially at the time that his wealth of experience as an old politician and a community leader was needed in the quest to raise Ekiti State from the rubbles the past government left it.
The governor said that the late prominent chief of Ado-Ekiti would be remembered for his courage and fearless leadership in his life time.
Fayose noted that Chief Babatola would also be remembered for raising many successful children who are making impact in all their fields of endeavours.
He also condoled with Oba Adejugbe over the loss, saying God Almighty would give him the fortitude to bear the loss.
Fayose prayed that the monarch would not witness sadness on his throne again.