He Was An Intuitive Bridge Builder: Osinbajo Mourns Ajimobi
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has mourned former Oyo State governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, who died in Lagos on Thursday.
The Vice President described the former governor as a man with an incredible sense of humour, an intuitive bridge builder, and a man so full of life and joy.
In a post on his social media which he titled, ‘In blessed memory of H.E.Senator Abiola Ajimobi’, Prof. Osinbajo, also commiserated with the family.
“We lost our dear egbon, a man of many superlatives, great generosity, uncommon kindness and compassion, an incredible sense of humour, an intuitive bridge builder, and a man so full of life and joy.
“Dolly and I pray for comfort and peace for our dear sister, H.E. Mrs. Florence Ajimobi, their wonderful children and grand children.”
Tinubu Mourns Ajimobi: ‘I Have Lost A Dedicated Friend, Brother and Ally’
National leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, said he has lost “a dedicated friend, brother and ally”, as he lamented Abiola Ajimobi’s death.
“I had hoped that we could achieve more together but the ultimate wisdom and all our fates rest in the hands of Almighty Allah who knows best.
“We shared a common progressive vision for our country and how to bring prosperity, justice and hope to its people”, Tinubu said.
Tinubu, in a condolence message in Lagos on Thursday, noted that Ajimobi was reputed to be the best and most productive governor Oyo State has had.
“In this assessment, I concur as do so many others.
“The numerous infrastructural and public works projects he initiated literally changed the face of Oyo State for the better.
“He broke a political jinx that many said could not be broken as the first governor to serve two consecutive terms in Oyo State.
“His legacy as a governor will be an enduring and positive one,” Tinubu said.
Abiola Ajimobi died of COVID-19 on Thursday afternoon at the First Cardiology Consultants Hospital, Ikoyi, Lagos at the age of 70.
He will be buried on Friday in Ibadan according to Islamic rites.
Tinubu said with the demise of Ajimobi, the APC has lost one of its leading lights.
He described the late deputy National Chairman (South) of APC as an honest and forthright statesman who had the interest of the people at heart.
“Ajimobi’s death hurts.
“Nigeria has lost an outstanding statesman and one of its most able politicians.
“The Yoruba race and Oyo State have lost a favourite son.
“This good and excellent man has left us but his energy, activism and commitment to Nigeria and its people shall always be with us,” he said.
Tinubu said he would always remember and hold dear the vital contributions late Ajimobi made to the establishment of APC.
According to him, the history of APC would not be squarely written without Ajimobi.
He noted how Ajimobi worked with great commitment and sagacity to enshrine progressive governance in the party, Oyo and Nigeria itself.
“His recent emergence as the Deputy National Chairman of our party was in affirmation of his many years of service and devotion to the pursuit of democratic governance.
Tinubu extended his condolence to late Ajimobi’s family, especially his wife and children, adding that he was a loving husband and father.
He urged all to find strength in the good way Ajimobi lived his life and in the fine and good ideals for which he fought.
The former Lagos State governor advised all to carry on with the important task ahead because that is what the late Ajimobi would expect of all.
“My heart grieves for his wife, Florence, and their children.
“May they find the comfort that only Almighty Allah can provide at this moment.
“My prayer is that the Munificent Allah shower mercy upon him, reward his good deeds and admit him to Aljanna Firdaus,” Tinubu prayed.
I’ve Lost A Great Pillar Of Support Who Stood By Me At My Trying Times—Dapo Abiodun
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun is also mourning the death of former Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi.
He wrote, “I am yet to
come to terms with the passage of Senator Abiola Ajimobi, because this is one
death that has inflicted not just a deep pain, but one that will linger for
long. It is a loss of immeasurable proportions yet to be fully grasped.
I have lost a great pillar of support who stood by me at my
most trying times. The Ajimobi family has been deprived of a scion and someone
who deepened the family’s proud legacy of service; Oyo State has lost a true
pacesetter, and the rank of progressive politicians has been depleted. Indeed,
a colossus has taken a bow, an orchestra has been abruptly terminated and the
curtains drawn on an era.
Many had hoped this political titan would be back on his
feet, making light of his brief illness with his admirable deployment of his
signature wit, humour and prodigious intellect. But God had a different plan
and as people of faith, we take solace in the knowledge that from Him we come
and unto Him we shall return.
My thoughts and prayers are with his immediate family, the
Government and people of Oyo State, political associates and our great party,
All Progressives Congress. May Allah forgive and admit Senator Isiaka Abiola
Ajimobi into Aljannah Firdaus.
Egbon, good night.”
My Family Is With The Ajimobis In This Time Of Grief—Aisha Buhari
Wife of the President, Mrs. Aisha Buhari also sent her condolence message.
Taking to social media, the First Lady wrote,
“ It is with heavy hearts that my family and I wish to extend our heartfelt condolences to H.E. Mrs Florence Ajimobi the wife to late H.E. Sen Ajimobi a former governor of Oyo state over the death of your dear husband and your entire family over this great loss .
May the soul of Senator Abiola Ajimobi rest in perfect peace and forgive his shortcomings .
may the almighty Allah provide comfort to your family at this trying period.
Please rest assured that my family is with you at this time of grief.”
