Gov AbdulRazaq, Oyinlola, Others Attend Wake Held For C.O Adebayo In Ilorin
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State on Friday described the late Chief Cornelius Adebayo as a great leader, a bridge, and shepherd who played very important roles at different moments of Nigerian history while adding that history will never forget how he acted with moral courage and humility, making him a hero of the people and good governance.
‘Today, I join our community to again, commiserate with the family, associates, friends, and the entire people of Kwara on the passing of a statesman and a leader, His Excellency Cornelius Adebayo, CON’ the governor, who was represented by his Deputy, Elder Kayode Alabi submitted during the wake ceremony held for the late patriot in Ilorin on Friday.
‘His Excellency, Cornelius Adebayo (CON) was a great leader, a bridge, and a shepherd who played very important roles at different moments of our history.
Whether as a former governor, a NADECO chieftain, a minister of the Federal Republic, or an Afenifere leader, history testified that he acted with moral courage and humility. He was always a hero of the people, democracy, and good governance.
As we mourn his departure, we are reminded that life is a fleeting journey, and what matters is a legacy of serving God and humanity’ the governor added.
Families and friends took turns to praise the deceased politician, acknowledging his virtues, exceptional roles in the family and his community, and his service to humanity.
One of his children, Bimbo Adewoye, said her father had a very large heart and was passionate about God and his family.
‘My father dedicated his life to God, his family, and humanity. He believed anywhere he found himself was God’s making. He loved the family and promoted unity among his children’ she said.
A statement issued in Ilorin and made available to Team@orientactualmags.com by Modupe Joel noted that dignitaries including Kwara First Lady, Ambassador Prof. Olufolake AbdulRazaq; Senator Umar Sadiq (Kwara North); House of Representatives member, Raheem Tunji Ajulọ-opin; Chief Judge of Kwara State, Justice Abiodun Adebara; Cabinet members; Commissioner of Police, CP Ojo Adekimi; former governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola; former Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed; NACCIMA President, Alhaji Jani Ibrahim; Kwara State APC Chairman, Prince Sunday Fagbemi; Chairman, National Health Authority Insurance Authority (NHIA), Alhaji Ibrahim Oloriegbe; Olupo of Ajase-Ipo, Oba Ismail Yahaya Alebiosu, and Sòún of Ogbomosho, Oba Ghandi Afọlábí Ọláoyè Orumógege III; attended the event-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
