Mr Raufu Olaniyan, a gubernatorial aspirant in Oyo state under the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC) has called for the immortalization of late ace broadcaster, writer and journalist, Pa Adebayo Faletie, just as he expressed deep shock and sadness at his passing to glory.
Olaniyan stressed the need for the South Western states to immortalise the renowned literary icon for the promotion and upliftment of the Yoruba language and culture which he lived for.
Olaniyan, stated this while expressing his grief recently in a press statement signed by his media aide, Omolere Omoetan and made available to newsmen in Ibadan.
He said that the vacuum created by the demise of Faleti will be difficult to fill, noting that distinguished poet and translator left a very enviable track record that will be challenging to surpass.
The governorship aspirant informed that Adebayo Faleti did all he could to promote the Yoruba language and culture, urging all to continue to uphold the course, bolster the relevance of the Yoruba culture, language and way of life particularly among the children.
The erstwhile Permanent Secretary in the Oyo State Civil service, Olaniyan maintained that he was happy that Faleti got recognition for his numerous achievements from the federal government when he was awarded officer of the Order of the Niger (OON).
The former Oyo State Road Maintenance Agency boss, said that though Adebayo Faleti passed on at a good old age of 86 years, saying that he will be greatly missed. He prayed that God will grant the family the fortitude to bear this bereavement.
He enjoined the family to take solace in knowing that Baba Adebayo Faleti will never be forgotten, because those who touches the hearts of the people they leave behind never dies. Raufu Olaniyan remarked that Adebayo Faleti through his work has touched our hearts and he therefore lives on.
