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Oyebanji Condones With Gov Ododo,  APC Chairman, Yilwatda Over their Fathers’ Death

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Alhaji Ahmed Momoh Sani Ododo
Alhaji Ahmed Momoh Sani Ododo

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has expressed condolences to his Kogi State counterpart, Usman Ododo on the passing of his father, Alhaji Ahmed Momoh Sani Ododo.

Alhaji Ahmed Momoh Sani Ododo died on Monday. He was aged 83 years.

Governor Oyebanji, in a statement by his Chief Prese Secretary, Yinka Oyebode, said his thoughts and prayers, as well as those of the Government and people of Ekiti State are with Governor Ododo at this critical moment.

Noting that losing one’s parents is always a sorrowful experience regardless of how old they are, Governor Oyebanji urged Governor Ododo to be consoled by the fact his late father lived a good life and left behind legacies of integrity and service.

The Ekiti State Governor prayed that Allah would grant the deceased al-jannah Firdaus and grant the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

“On behalf of my family, the Government and good people of Ekiti State, I condone with my dear brother, Governor Usman Ododo on the demise of his father. Our prayer is that Allah would grant Baba eternal rest and strengthen the entire family”, the statement added.

 

Oyebanji Condoles With APC National Chairman, Yilwatda On Mother’s Death

 

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed condolences to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, on the passing of his mother, Mrs. Lydia Yilwatda.

The late Lydia Yilwatda, aged 83 years, passed on Saturday after a brief illness.

Mama Lydia Yilwatda
Mama Lydia Yilwatda

Governor Oyebanji, in a condolence message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Yinka Oyebode, described Mrs. Yilwatda as a loving mother and a champion of good causes, whose death would leave a void that would be difficult to fill.

Governor Oyebanji described the deceased as a community leader and a virtuous woman, adding that the late Mrs Yilwatda would be sorely missed for her wise counsel and motherly care.

Governor Oyebanji urged Prof Yilwatda and the entire family, to see the death of their matriarch as a glorious home coming, worthy of celebration, having lived an impactful life of selfless service.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this period. Mama fought a good fight of faith and has gone home to rest. May God grant her eternal rest.

“On behalf of the Government and people of Ekiti State, we commiserate with the National Chairman of our great party, APC, Prof Yilwatda on the passing of his mother. Our prayer is that God will grant him and the entire family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss “, the Governor said

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