All arrangements have been concluded for the Nigerian Senate to hold a special valedictory session for one of them who died on Sunday, Senator Isiaka Adeleke from Osun State.
Senate President Abubakar Bukola Saraki has to this extent, asked senators to attend the important session.
Saraki gave the mandate before the upper chamber adjourned plenary in honour of the late Osun West senator.
The mood in the chamber was indicative of the loss of a man at peace with all senators.
It started with Senate Leader, Ahmed Lawan formerly announcing the demise of Adeleke.
Lawan, who came under Order 43 (personal explanation), said it was with heavy heart that he announced Adeleke’s death.
He prayed the Senate, in line with “convention and practice of the National Assembly”, to adjourn plenary in honour of Adeleke.
He urged the Senate to observe one minute silence as a mark of respect for their departed colleague.
Lawan said a session of tribute would be held on Wedneday in honour of Adeleke.
The Minority Whip, Senator Philip Aduda, seconded the motion, which was unanimously adopted.
After observing a minute silence in honour of Adeleke, Saraki adjourned plenary till 10 a.m. on Wednesday.
Credit: thenationonlineng.net
