The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed his condolence to Funke Akindele, the state Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) deputy governorship candidate, on the death of her mother, Dr. RB Adebanjo-Akindele.
Sanwo-Olu, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Mr. Gboyega Akosile, stated that losing mothers is one of the worst losses for man, and that it was frequently difficult to find the correct words at a time like this for someone who has lost a dear person.
The governor, while acknowledging that losing a loved one is always a traumatic experience, prayed for Funke, his close family, the Adebanjo and Akindele families, and themselves as they endure a particularly trying time of bereavement.
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 7th of February, 2023.
“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.
“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,” the governor said.