Lagos Politicians Remember Funsho Williams, 20 Years After Death

Lagos Politicians Remember Funsho Williams, 20 Years After Death
Says Gis Legacy Lives On
Williams was the PDP governorship candidate in Lagos State, was murdered on July 27, 2006

Tributes have continued to pour in for the late former Lagos State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Engr. Funsho Williams, as political leaders commemorated the 20th anniversary of his death.

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Eko Hot Blog reports that former Lagos governorship candidate, Funso Doherty, described Williams as a visionary leader whose legacy of integrity, accountability and selfless service continues to inspire the pursuit of good governance in Lagos State.

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In a tribute shared on Monday, Doherty remembered Williams as a statesman of “rare competence, deep integrity and unflinching commitment to public service.”

“Today, as we mark the 20th anniversary of the tragic loss of Engr. Funsho Williams, a great icon, Omo Eko Pataki, Omoluabi Eko, we remember a statesman of rare competence, deep integrity and unflinching commitment to public service,” he said.

According to Doherty, Williams regarded governance as “a sacred duty” focused on planning, accountability and service to the people rather than personal gain.

“Twenty years later, the values he stood for, peaceful politics, transparency and true accountability, still inspire everyone fighting for a better Lagos,” he added.

Lagos Politicians Remember Funsho Williams, 20 Years After Death — Late Funsho Williams

He prayed that the ideals for which Williams lived and died would one day be fully realised in Lagos and Nigeria, concluding his message with the words: “Forever in our hearts, rest on, Captain.”

Also paying tribute, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate for the 2027 Lagos election, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, shared a photograph of the late politician on his X account with the brief message: “We remember. Omoluabi Eko. Rest on, Captain.”

Similarly, the APM governorship candidate for the 2027 Lagos governorship election, Prince Laja Adeoye, described Williams as “a rare gem” whose vision, integrity and courage remain a model for public office holders.

“Twenty years ago, on this solemn day, Lagos and the democratic family of our great party lost a rare gem, a man of vision, integrity and uncommon courage. Late Engr. Funsho Williams was taken from us on July 27, 2006, but his light has never dimmed,” Adeoye said.

He urged political leaders to honour Williams’ memory by remaining united, serving the people faithfully and upholding the values of transparency, integrity and public service that defined the late politician’s career.

Williams, the PDP governorship candidate in Lagos State, was murdered on July 27, 2006, in what remains one of Nigeria’s most prominent unresolved political assassination cases.

Two decades after his death, his legacy continues to resonate across political divides as many remember him for his commitment to principled leadership and public service.