Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has sympathized with Prince Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi, Governance Advisory Council leader over the passing of his dear wife, Alhaja Mariam Iyabo Olusi yesterday.
The Governor described the death of Alhaja Olusi as a sad episode and a personal loss to him, the President, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, and the entire political family of the All Progressives Congress and the people of the State.
In a statement issued and signed by his media aide, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, the Governor said although the Holy scriptures are clear about life and death as one of the most constant human occurrences, it is usually not very pleasant when we lose our loved ones. He however expressed joy that Alhaja lived a good life and left a lasting legacy, which he advised everyone, including Prince Olusi and the larger family to hold on to and be happy for.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has also commiserated with Prince Oluyole Olusi, over the demise of his wife, Alhaja Mariam Iyabo Olusi.
The chairman of the party, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, described the late matriarch as a dutiful wife and affectionate mother of promising children, who was a pillar behind her illustrious husband throughout his political career.
Ojelabi, in a statement by the Publicity Secretary, Seye Oladejo, observed that the deceased led a long life devoid of controversy, adding that she was a mentor and role model for the womenfolk in love, duty, compassion and commitment to moral values.
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He said in the course of life laced with some thorns, she bore the occasional vicissitudes with uncommon courage, calmness, and superlative understanding.
Ojelabi condoled with the widower, Pa Olusi, lamenting that he has lost a life companion, whose place in the Matiku Sanusi Olusi family cannot be.
He also commiserated with the sons, Adetoyese and Sola, both chieftains of the ruling party, urging them to take solace in the fact that their beloved mother left behind the legacies of good virtues at the family level and in the society.
Ojelabi added:”I received with shock the death of our amiable mother, Mama Mariam Iyabo Olusi, wife of our great party leader, Papa Prince Tajudeen Olusi.
“She was a devoted wife and pillar of her husband successful exploits in politics, government, community commitment and religious involvement.
“Our leader has lost a life companion and most invaluable supporter. But, we take solace in her worthwhile existence and election of legacies of love, compassion and duty before her transition.