Reps mourn Hon. Adewale ‘Jagaban’ Akinremi, say his demise a great loss
By Emma Ogbuehi
The House of Representatives has been thrown into mourning following the death of Hon. Olaide Adewale Akinremi, also known as Jagaban, who represented Ibadan North Federal Constituency under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
TheNiche had earlier reported that Akinremi died this morning, Wednesday, July 10, 2024, after a brief illness. He was aged 51.
His death was announced by the spokesperson of the Green Chamber of the National Assembly, Hon Akin Rotimi, who said his passing was a “significant loss.”
“The entire House of Representatives mourns this significant loss and extends its heartfelt condolences to the Akinremi family, the Ibadan North Federal Constituency, the Government and People of Oyo State, and the entire APC family,” Rotimi wrote, adding that “Rep. Akinremi’s legacy will undoubtedly continue to inspire those who had the privilege of working with him and benefiting from his leadership.”
According to the statement, the late Akinremi was a distinguished and ranking member of the 10th Assembly, who served as Chairman of the House Committee on Science Research Institutions.
The statement reads in part, “Until his demise, the Oyo legislator was a dedicated public servant known for his unwavering commitment to the development of his constituency and the country at large. His passion for service, coupled with his deep understanding of the needs and aspirations of his people, earned him the endearing title of ‘Jagaban.’
“Throughout his tenure, he was a staunch advocate for policies and initiatives that promoted social welfare, economic growth, and scientific research. His contributions to legislative debates and his active participation in committee activities were a testament to his dedication and hard work.
“Akinremi was as much a grassroots politician as he was an astute statesman who leveraged his goodwill and network of relationships to attract a positive impact to the people of his constituency. He built friendships by being intentional about reaching out and sending goodwill messages to all colleagues at special occasions, fostering camaraderie and unity within the House.
“As a ranking member, Rep. Akinremi had keen institutional memory and was a mentor to many first-time parliamentarians, guiding them with wisdom gained from his extensive experience in legislative affairs.”
Meanwhile, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has expressed his profound sadness over the loss.
“Rep. Akinremi Olaide Adewale was a beacon of dedication and service. His contributions to our legislative work, especially in the area of science and research, were invaluable. His passing is a great loss to the House, his constituency, and the nation. We will miss his leadership, wisdom, and the unique passion he brought to his work,” the Speaker stated.