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  • Saraki, Dogara, others mourn Senator Adeleke

    The leaders of the National Assembly, Senate President Bukola Saraki and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara have expressed shock over the sudden passing away of the first civilian governor of Osun State and a two-term serving Senator, Isiaka Adeleke.

    Saraki, in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, described Adeleke — the first elected Governor of Osun State — as an important figure in the Eighth Senate.

    “My heart goes out to the family of Senator Adeleke, and the people of the great State of Osun,” Saraki said.

    “Adeleke was a leader in every right, a formidable colleague, patriotic statesman, good family man and complete gentleman whose contributions to the development of the of Osun State in particular and the nation in general will never be forgotten.”

    The Senate President went on to eulogize Adeleke, who served as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Capital Market as a consummate reformer, courageous public servant and grassroots politician whose love for his people and commitment to national service remains unparalleled.


    “From his track-record as a second term Senator, it is clear that Adeleke was a man who his people trusted to carry out their mandate in the Senate,” he said, “He was always passionate about his work in the legislature, and showed competence, dedication and an ability to work with everyone to bring about the greater good. He will be sorely missed.”


    He commiserated with the immediate family of the deceased, the larger Adeleke family, Osun West Senatorial District, Governor Rauf Aregbesola and the entire people of the State of Osun, the Vice Chairman and members of the Senate Committee on Capital Market, the Senate, and indeed, the 8th National Assembly.

    Saraki prayed to Almighty Allah to grant Adeleke a place among the righteous ones in Aljannah firdaus.

    Also speaking in a separate reaction, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara described the sudden death of Senator Isiaka Adeleke as shocking and a huge loss to the country.

    In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media & Public Affairs, Turaki Hassan, the Speaker said he received with shock, the news of sudden death of Senator Adeleke and said the former Osun State Governor was a distinguished gentleman.

    “Senator Adeleke was a leader who left giant footprints and lasting legacies as the first civilian governor of Osun State,” he stated.

    Dogara also recalled that the late senator was credited for establishing tertiary educational institutions across Osun State when he was governor in the third republic, thereby laying the foundation for the development of the State.

    “On behalf of all members of the House of Representatives, I condole with the Adeleke family, the Senate, government and people of Osun State over this big loss,” Dogara added.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that Adeleke, aged 62, died Sunday morning at a hospital in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, hours after he engaged in a political meeting which terminated late Saturday.

    Until his death, Adeleke chaired the Senate committee on capital market.

     

  • Buhari eulogises late Adeleke, says he fought for protection of whistle blowers

    Still shocked by his sudden demise, President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday joined thousands of other Nigerians to eulogise a former governor of Osun State, Senator Isiaka Adeleke who died in the early hours of Sunday.

    Buhari noted that the legacies of the late Senator both as the first civilian governor of Osun State and more recently in the Senate will stand the test of time.

    He said in particular, Adeleke has demonstrated unequalled attention to the protection of whistle blowers who have been handy in helping the government recover stolen funds.

    This was revealed in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina.

    Buhari described the deceased as gentle and kind hearted, adding that he epitomised unbridled patriotism.

    The statement reads: “President Buhari sends his condolences to the family and friends of the gentle and kind hearted former Governor of Osun State who had passionately and relentlessly championed the cause of the less privileged and most vulnerable in Nigeria.

    “The President believes the sudden loss of the legislator will create a gap in the hallowed red chamber as Adeleke had always epitomized unbridled patriotism, maturity and experience, especially with his recent interest in the protection of whistle blowers.

    “President Buhari affirms that Adeleke’s contribution to his state, as first elected governor, and the country will always be remembered by posterity.

    “He prays that the Almighty God will grant the soul of the departed eternal rest, and comfort the family.”

     

  • Tinubu, Ajimobi others mourn Adeleke

    Former Lagos State Gov. Bola Tinubu, has described late Sen. Isiaka Adeleke, as a grassroots politician with rich political background.
    The All Progressives Congress (APC), National Leader in a condolence message issued on Sunday in Lagos, said that the leadership and good counsel of Adeleke were still very much required when death came.

    Adeleke, 62, also a former governor of Osun, died in the early hours of Sunday at a private hospital in Osogbo.

    ”I received the news of Senator Isiaka Adeleke’s death with shock.

    ” It was too much to bear coming barely a day after that of Dipo Famakinwa. The news of his death was both sudden and saddening for me and I am sure for most members of our political family.

    ”Sen. Adeleke was a grassroots politician with a rich political back ground. He was hugely popular in his Osun , particularly in the three local governments in Ede, his hometown.

    ”He was a major leader of our party, the APC. His leadership and good counsel were still very much required when death came.

    ”The late senator and I shared mutual respect and affection. My path and his first crossed during the aborted Third Republic, in the 1992/93 era, when we both belonged to the defunct Social Democratic Party.

    He was in the Peoples Democratic Party at the rebirth of democratic dispensation in 1999, but he later joined us in the APC in the build-up to the 2015 election, ” he said.

    According to Tinubu, he left behind a legacy in the area of education by establishing Ire Polytechnic and College of Education, Esa-Oke, among other laudable things during his time.

    ”Adeleke was with us in Lagos during the colloquium marking my 65th birthday. He also joined us for the inauguration of Aboru-Abesan Link Bridge and adjoining roads constructed by Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode.

    ”I commiserate with his wife and children. I commiserate with the entire Adeleke family and his friends and numerous supporters.

    Gov. Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State described Adeleke’s death as shocking, disheartening and sad.

    In a statement issued on Sunday in Ibadan by his Special Adviser on Communication and Strategy, Mr Yomi Layinka, the governor said he received the news of Adeleke’s sudden death with shock and disbelief.

    Adeleke died in the early hours of Sunday at a private hospital in Osogbo after succumbing to a protracted ailment.

    The governor described the late senator as a celebrated and committed politician, distinguished senator, grassroots mobiliser, socialite and great philanthropist.

    Ajimobi said: “When the news filtered in that Sen. Adeleke was dead, l was extremely shocked and amazed.

    “ I found it very difficult to believe, because he was bubbling with life when l saw him last.

    Similarly, Chairman, Senate Committee on Health, Sen. Lanre Tejuoso, said said the deceased contributed immensely to the growth of the National Assembly.

    “It is shocking. He was the Chairman, Senate Committee on Capital Market and he was active in ensuring that there was no problem in the Capital Market.

    “He organised a summit recently on the Capital Market and it was a success. He was an achiever; we are going to miss him greatly,’’ he said.

    The lawmaker prayed God to grant the deceased eternal rest, and the family the fortitude to bear the loss.