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The death of late Chief Olanihun Ajayi has been described as the fallen of a rare timber in the colony of forest trees
Otunba Gani Adams , National Coordinator , OOdua Peoples Congress made this assertion while lamenting the exit of the late nationalist .
‘ Baba Olanihun is a prodigy of immeasurable value both to the Yoruba race and the stability of Nigeria as a nation .
He was a man who has a cosmopolitan outlook of Nigeria politics in relation to the unity of the Yoruba within a true federalist status’
He pointed out that ‘ His death is not only an irreplaceable calamity to the nation and particularly the Yoruba race but a deficit in generational connection and past historical heritage .’
He said that ‘ Baba was a paragon of Yoruba unity , Yoruba Harmony ,Yoruba growth. He usually tell us the immeasurable efforts and commitment of the Late Obafemi Awolowo to the unity and growth of Yoruba race . He was passionate and wholeheartedly committed to the unity and growth of Yoruba race . An unrepentant advocate of true federalism . ‘
Otunba Gani Adams said ‘ Baba was a motivator and moderator of the whole Yoruba Delegate at the National Conference where he stabilised and guide our various deliberations which ensured us having the best submission ‘
He thanked God that ‘ Baba lived a full life of service to his family , race ,nation and humanity . But it is sad that the worthy and rate timbers are fallen . May His Soul Rest In Peace .
