Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the national leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has joined other great Nigerians to commiserate with the Lagos House of Assembly’s Speaker, Rt Hon Mudashiru Obasa and the party’s Chairman, Tunde Balogun, over the death of the member representing Kosofe Constituency II, Tunde Braimoh.
In separate condolences to the Speaker and the APC chair, Tinubu said he was shocked and distressed by the news of the lawmaker’s demise.
The former Lagos governor said: “Indeed, it was one piece of news that rendered me and certainly all those who knew him and what he stood for, momentarily numb and speechless. This is one death too many in such a short space of time. As mortals, we can only submit to the sovereignty of Almighty Allah.
“Hon. Braimoh was not just a political ally, he was a dyed-in-the-wool progressive. He devoted his talents, resources, and life to the service and well-being of not only the people of Kosofe, but also Lagosians at large.
“He was an eloquent and intelligent lawmaker, an astute local government chairman, a resourceful intellectual, and a loyal party man.”
Tinubu said the late Braimoh played a significant role in the fight for the enthronement and sustenance of democracy in Nigeria.
“He played his part in ensuring good governance in Lagos State and brought panache to the political space in Nigeria. He will be sorely missed,” Tinubu said.
According to him, the best epitaph “we can write on his grave is to continue to pursue the welfare and well-being of the majority of our people irrespective of status, ethnicity and religion. We must continue to do our best to free our people from poverty, disease and danger.
“We give gratitude to God that he lived a purposeful life. My prayer is that the munificent Allah shower mercy upon him, reward his good deeds and admit him to Aljanna Firdaus.”
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