Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has mourned the death of renowned poet, Chief Olanrewaju Adepoju.
In a statement he signed on Tuesday, Atiku praised Adepoju for using his talent in Ewi, a form of Yoruba poetry, to correct societal ills.
Atiku said, “I have just been informed of the passing of legendary poet, Chief Olanrewaju Adepoju.
“Lanre Adepoju was a great compatriot who used his talent in Yoruba poetry, called Ewi, to neutralise bad governance and immoral conducts in the society.
“He was also a Muslim faithful who lived with utmost modesty and spartan discipline.
“I join his family and friends to share in their grief and also pray to Allah (SWT) to grant him Al-Jana Firdaus,” Atiku said.