National Leader of The Mandate Movement (TMM), a foremost group within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Cardinal James Odunmbaku, has commiserated with the Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, over the death of his father, Alhaji Sulaiman Obasa.
Obasa’s father passed away on Tuesday in Lagos, a family source announced.
Odunmbaku, in a condolence message on Tuesday by the Director of Media and Communications of TMM, Dr. Seyi Bamigbade, expressed deep sadness over the sudden demise of Alhaji Obasa, describing him as a true leader and patriot who built bridges of love and harmony in Lagos and beyond.
“Our National Leader, Cardinal James Omolaja Odunmbaku (Baba Eto), is deeply saddened by the sudden departure of elder statesman, Alhaji Sulaiman Obasa.
“Our condolences to the family, friends and those Alhaji Obasa left behind,” the statement said.
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“He was truly a community leader, a bridge builder and passionate patriot who served his community and fatherland tirelessly with vigour and undying commitment,” it added.
Odunmbaku, therefore, prayed that God shall grant the late Obasa eternal rest “as he completes his earthly journey as a happy and fulfilled man, who is leaving behind worthy sons and daughters who will keep his dreams of humanitarianism and philanthropy alive.”
He also prayed that God would console “those he is leaving behind” to enable them “find solace in the worthy and selfless life he led.”
“It is therefore our prayer that God shall grant him eternal rest as he completes his earthly journey as a happy and fulfilled man, who is leaving behind worthy sons and daughters who will keep his dreams of humanitarianism and philanthropy alive.
“May those he is leaving behind find solace in the worthy and selfless life he led,” the APC chieftain prayed.
NIGERIAN TRIBUNE