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Makinde Condoles Arase’s Family

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Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has expressed condolences to the immediate family of the late retired Inspector-General of Police, Mr Solomon Arase, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun as well as the Government and people of Edo State.

In a statement in Ibadan,Governor Makinde described Arase’s death as a massive loss to Nigeria, as according to him, he was, until his death, one of the most resourceful retired IGPs, with experience and expertise that could be useful to the country.

According to the governor, he shared a personal relationship with Arase dating back to his days as IGP, adding that the Oyo State Government on his watch also benefited immensely from Arase’s advice and expertise.

Governor Makinde, who is currently on leave, having recently handed over power to the Deputy Governor, who is now Acting Governor, prayed to God to grant him a place in paradise, while also watching over everyone and everything he left behind.

He said: “I have just heard about the death of my big brother, IGP Solomon Arase (rtd).

“I condole with his family, the people and government of Edo State and the Inspector-General of Police, on this great loss.

“Retired IGP Arase’s death will leave a huge vacuum in the security sector, as he was one of the finest police officers in his days of active service and one of the retired Police Chiefs with experience and expertise that could have been useful to Nigeria in years to come.

“My relationship with him dates back to many years ago and his experience and expertise had proved useful to us in Oyo State at different points.

“It is my prayer that God grants him a place in paradise and gives his family and friends the fortitude to bear this loss.”

PR/Iyabo Adebisi

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Sanusi Mourns Adewumi Onanuga

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By Oluremi Olugbenro

The Ogun State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief Yemi Sanusi has described the death of Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, Mrs Adewunmi Onanuga, as a very big vacuum that will be difficult for the party  to fill.

Chief Sanusi made the remark when he led members of the Ogun State Executive Committee on a condolence visit to the family of the deceased  in Sagamu.

The APC Chairman said late Mrs Onanuga was an adorable and committed member of the party, who was diligent in the discharge of her duties, passionate and zealous especially in the area of empowering the youths, women and the vulnerable in Remoland and beyond.

Chief Sanusi also noted that the deceased’s contributions to the growth of the nation would not be forgotten forever.

He prayed Almighty Allah to grant her Aljanah Fridaus and give the family, mama, the children, the party and Ogun State the fortitude to bear this irreparable  loss.

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Lam Adesina’s Family Mourns Late Olubadan

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The family of the former Governor of Oyo state,Late Alhaji Lam Adesina have joined other Nigerians to commiserate with people of Ibadan land and the nation at large on the transition of the Olubadan of Ibadanland Oba Saliu Adetunji,

The Lam Adesina family in a statement signed by the late governor’s son, Dr Ayobami Lam-Adesina expresses their condolences to the Ibadan, Oyo State and Nigeria.

They also prayed to Almighty Allah to grant His Royal Highness and other Royal fathers who had recently joined their ancestors aljanah firdaus.

The statement also appeals to every Nigerian to continue praying for the country as the election period is near.

PR/ Abisola Oluremi

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Oyo APC Condoles Royal Family, Ogbomoso Indigenes Over Passage Of Soun

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All Progressives Congress, APC in Oyo
has described the Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Jimoh Oladunni Oyewumi, Ajagungnade lll, as an enigma who lived well and contributed a lot to the development of his people as well as the human society.

The outgoing Caretaker Chairman of the APC in the State , Chief Akin Oke
in a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media, Olawale Sadare, lamented the passage of Oba Oyewumi stating that losing an enigma like him was not only saddening but also regrettable as “in his was every good thing a reasonable town man could wish to have in a monarch, leader and father.
“An average Yoruba son and daughter is proud of the late Soun who was despite being born a prince strived to rise to stardom and was able to improve upon every of his success until he breathed his last. He was a focused, courageous and disciplined person who would never compromise his integrity and nobility.
“His 48 years on the throne were eventful, fruitful and successful as Ogbomosoland witnessed a lot of renewal and transformation.
Kabiyesi was not only and accomplished businessman but also a champion of education who prioritized the education of his children and those of his subjects. Today, Ogbomoso people can boast of being among the best educated in Africa and we appreciate the role played by Oba Oyewumi in achieving this feat.
“I will personally feel the demise of Kabiyesi in view of my closeness to him and what he was able to do for me as his beloved son. It was in 1976 when I contested the Councillorship election in my Ward in Ogbomoso that our path crossed and how he managed the crisis generated by the controversial poll was superb.
Since, he drew me close and he never abandoned me for once not even since I became the Chairman of the Progressive parties in the state.

Chief Oke condoled the members of the royal family as well as eminent sons and daughters of Ogbomosoland on the passage of the first class monarch.

“I must specifically commiserate the Olori who played a key role in the longevity enjoyed by our revered monarch. We pray God Almighty to grant him eternal rest and also uphold all the family members and subjects he left behind.”

Ridwan Fasasi