The remains
of the late mother of Osun State governor, Alhaja Saratu Aregbesola were
interred yesterday in Ilesa, in accordance to Islamic rites.The burial was
delayed until
Governor Rauf Aregbesola returned from a trip to Kebbi State
where he was attending a meeting of All Progressives Congress (APC) governors.
Aregbesola
arrived Ilesa, to the welcome of his family members, Deputy Governor, Titi
Laoye-Tomori and members of APC who had gathered to pay their last respect to
the deceased.
Chief Imam
of Osogbo, Sheik Musa Animasaun led other Islamic clerics to offer two Rakat
prayers during the burial rites. Top government functionaries in the state were
also present at the burial.
However,
tributes have continued to pour in for the late matriarch of the Aregbesola
clan popularly called ‘’Iya Olobi.’’Former governor of the state, Prince
Olagunsoye Oyinlola, said that Alhaja Aregbesola lived a life worthy of
emulation.
Oyinlola, in
a message released on Tuesday noted the exceptional bond between Governor
Aregbesola and his mother, adding that he should be consoled by the fact that
his mother lived a good life.
The Osun
State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has commiserated with
Governor Rauf Aregbesola, whose mother, Saratu Aregbesola passed away in the
early hours of yesterday. The party said it received the news with sadness.
“As we mourn
the passing on to glory of the octogenarian, we also have cause to be grateful
to Allah for the life of a great woman, who gave birth to the governor of
Osun,” the party said in a statement by its chairman, Gboyega Famodun.
Also, the
Osun chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condoled the governor
over the incident.A statement by the chairman, Soji Adagunodo, described the
death of the governor’s mother as painful in spite of her old age.
Meanwhile,
the Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi has commiserated with his Osun State
counterpart, over the death of his mother.A statement by the Special Adviser on
Communication and Strategy, Yomi Layinka, said the governor described Madam
Aregbesola’s demise as depressing and disheartening.Ogun State Governor,
Ibikunle Amosun, the Osun State House of Assembly and other prominent
Nigerians, also sent their condolences yesterday, Guardian reported.
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