Gov Adeleke Mourns Passing Of Fatahi Diekola, Calls Him Fearless Politician
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State on Tuesday expressed profound sorrow over the passing of Alhaji Fatai Diekola, describing the death of the prominent political figure as a colossal loss.
Governor Adeleke who said he was deeply touched by the demise of Alhaji Diekola, added that the late Osogbo-born politician, who was until his death on Monday, the Chairman of the state Board for Vocational and Technical Education, spent his life fighting against injustice in society and was also a source of strength for the weak.
The governor, who extended his heartfelt condolences to the immediate family of Alhaji Diekola, political associates and Osogbo people, noted that the Imole movement has lost a strong pillar of support.
‘I was disheartened to learn of the unfortunate passing of the Chairman of the Osun State Board for Vocational and Technical Education, Alhaji Fatai Diekola, at the age of 69. While he was alive, Alhaji Diekola helped to shape our political environment with his strong conviction for what is right and the courage to stand by the weak’ a statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com by the governor’s spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed quoted him as saying.
‘Alhaji Diekola was my major political ally and facilitators, a man who mobilized and broke walls of political resistance. We were in the trenches together to enthrone this people’s government. He always insisted that we must serve no other interests except the aspirations of Osun people.
He was a great source of support in the journey to salvage our dear state from the abyss of ruins. The pains of his death is quite excruciating, not just because of the personal connection, but the fact that Osun has lost one of its fearless and committed politicians.
On behalf of the good people of Osun State, I convey my heartfelt condolences to his immediate family, the Ataoja of Osogboland, political associates, the people of Osogboland and everyone impacted by this devastating loss’ he added.
Governor Adeleke prayed that Almighty Allah will repose his soul and grant his family, kin, associates and everyone touched by his passing the fortitude to bear the pain of the loss, adding that ‘it is my sincere hope that his good works will live beyond him and that the memories of his impacts lingers for generations’-Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08035023079, 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com. Thank you
