
NEWS: GOV ADELEKE MOURNS ELDER SISTER’S HUSBAND
Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke on Sunday mourned the death of Tohir Sanni, husband of his elder sister, Chief Dupe Adeleke-Sanni.
Adeleke expressed shock over the death of his in-law stating that he played prominent roles in his emergence as Governor.
A statement by the Governor through the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, condoled with his sister, describing the deceased as a dear nice, kind and easy going father figure.
He recalled the many contributions of the 74-year-old, particularly his exemplary life style as a good father, great and grand father, who did a lot for the growth and development of Islam and humanity in general.
“Governor Adeleke also acknowledged and appreciated the many contributions of the late Baba Sanni to him personslly, especially during the struggle to become the Executive Governor of Osun state.
“He prayed Allah to grant him Aljanbah Firdaus just as he urged the family he left behind to take solace in the fact that he lived a good life. Burial takes place this evening at Challenge area, Ibadan by 4:00 pm,” the statement reads.
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