Sanwo-Olu, who said the death of a mother is one of the deepest sorrows for man, urged the bereaved to be comforted by the good life their late matriarch lived.
By Emma Ogbuehi
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has condoled with the deputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos, Ms. Funke Akindele, over the death of her mother, Dr. RB Adebanjo-Akindele.
Sanwo-Olu, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, on Tuesday, said it is often hard to find the right words at a time like this for someone who has lost a beloved person, noting that losing a mother is one of the deepest sorrows for man.
The Governor prayed for peace, comfort, courage and love for Funke, his siblings, the Adebanjo and Akindele families as they go through a most difficult period of mourning of the dead.
He said: “My heart goes out to Funke, friends of the Adebanjo and Akindele families on the demise of their daughter, mother and grandmother, Dr. RB Adebanjo-Akindele who answered the ultimate call today, Tuesday, February 7, 2023.
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“Death of loved ones, whenever it happens, is usually a very painful episode but we must be consoled by the good life lived by the deceased person. We should relish in the beautiful memories the dead left behind for us.
The Governor urged the PDP Deputy Governorship candidate, to be comforted by the good life that her late mother lived and continue to pray for the repose of Dr. RB Adebanjo-Akindele.
“On behalf of my family and the good people of Lagos State, I hereby express my heartfelt condolences to the entire families and friends of Adebanjo and Akindele.
May God grant the soul of the departed eternal rest and the families the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.