Buhari, Governors, Mourn Former Oyo gov, Ajimobi

The president, Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, sent his condolence to the family and people of Oyo State over the death of a former governor of the state, Abiola Ajimobi.

This was detailed in a statement signed by Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina.

The statement read, “The President commiserates with the family of the former governor, who served the country as a Senator, 2003, before winning the governorship election in 2011, remaining steadfast and consistent in his progressive views, and working assiduously for the creation of the All Progressives Congress.

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“As the party chieftain bows out, President Buhari believes he left the world at a crucial moment when the party and the country needed his counsels to heal and grow, noting that his absence will be sorely felt by all associates, particularly in the APC.

“The President prays that the Almighty God will comfort the family of the former governor, and grant him a peaceful rest.”

Similarly, the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, also sympathizes with the family of Ajimobi and the state.

In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, on Thursday, Sanwo-Olu said Ajimobi’s death came as a massive surprise to everyone.

He said, “the passage of Senator Ajimobi hurt me. My heart was filled with grief when I was informed that I had lost another political icon our battle against the coronavirus.”

“Senator Ajimobi was more than a politician; he was a man of many parts, whose managerial skills and experience are required at this critical period in our national life.”

Meanwhile, the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, who also expressed sadness over Ajimobi’s demise directed the state’s flag to fly at half-mast on Friday in honour of the former governor of Oyo state.

The condolence message read, “I cannot begin to imagine the pain the family must be going through at this time because of the loss of their patriarch. It is my prayer that God grants them all the strength to bear this significant loss.

“I join the good people of Oyo State as we mourn the death of a statesman. I have directed that flags fly at half-mast tomorrow in honor of our brother, friend, and illustrious son of Oyo State.

“Surely, he will be remembered for leaving a blueprint for some of the activities that our administration is now undertaking.

“The Oyo State Government will be extending to his family, all the courtesies deserving of his personage. May his soul rest in peace.