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admin Lagos Speaker’s father buried
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has commiserated with Speaker of the House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, on the death of his father, Alhaji Sulaiman Obasa.
The late Alhaji Obasa died early yesterday. He was 83.
Sanwo-Olu, in a statement by his media aide, Gboyega Akosile, urged Obasa, the deceased family, friends and associates to immortalise the late businessman.
It reads: “Losing our loved ones is one of the most difficult experiences we can face. And though they are gone, the memories and the love we shared are forever etched in our hearts to nurture and cherish. We must also take solace in God for a good life lived by the deceased.
“I sympathise with my brother, Mudashiru Obasa, on the demise of his father, Alhaji Sulaiman Obasa. My heartfelt condolences to the entire Obasa family, and the people of Agege, over this death.
“I pray God grants Alhaji Obasa eternal rest and the family the fortitude to bear the loss.”
Senator Tokunbo Abiru (Lagos East) said: “This is indeed a trying period for the Obasa family. I share in their grief, while urging them to take solace in the fact that their Late patriarch lived a life worthy of emulation and survived by successful children.
“I pray Allah grants the deceased Aljannah firdous.”
National Leader of the pro-APC political group, The Mandate Movement, Cardinal Odunmbaku, also commiserated Obasa.
A condolence message by the Director of Media and Communications, Dr. Seyi Bamigbade, expressed sadness over the death. It described the deceased as ‘a true leader and patriot who built bridges of love and harmony in Lagos and beyond’.
“Cardinal James Odunmbaku (Baba Eto) is saddened by the sudden departure of elder statesman, Alhaji Sulaiman Obasa. Our condolences to the family, friends and those Alhaji Obasa left behind. He was truly a community leader, a bridge builder and passionate patriot who served his community and fatherland tirelessly with vigour and undying commitment.
“It is our prayer that God shall grant him eternal rest as he completes his earthly journey a happy and fulfilled man…”
The late Alhaji Obasa was buried 2pm yesterday at Suco Road, by The Orange Place, along abattoir, Agege, according to Islamic rites
The interment was witnessed by family members, friends and sympathisers, among whom were Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, cabinet members, lawmakers, politicians, among others.
Obasa described his father as ‘a very loving family man who was always there for his children’.
“He was a loving father. We will all miss him,” he said.
