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Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Funke Akindele, on Tuesday, lost her mother, Dr. R B Adebanjo-Akindele to the cold hands of death.
The news of her demise was contained in a statement released by Olubunmi Akindele on behalf of the family and made available to Theliberationnews.
According to the statement, burial arrangements will be announced by the family later.
The statement reads: “It is with heavy hearts, but in total submission to God Almighty that the ADEBANJO and AKINDELE families announce the passing of their daughter, mother, grandmother and sister, DR. R B ADEBANJO-Akindele, which occurred on Tuesday 07 February 2023.
May her gentle soul begin its rest eternal in peace. Amen. Obsequies in honour of her passing shall be announced in due course”
Meanwhile, Laogs State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has sent his condolence message to the Adebanjo Akindele families.
Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Gboyega Akosile, noted how difficult it is to find the right words to condole someone who lost a beloved person, noting that losing mothers is one of the deepest sorrows for man.
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.
He went on to pray for peace, comfort, courage and love for Funke, her immediate siblings, and the Adebanjo and Akindele families as they mourn the deceased as he urged them to take solace in the admirable love led by their beloved.
“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,” Sanwo-Olu said.
