By Ernest Nwokolo, Abeokuta
Former Governor of Ogun State, Chief Olusegun Osoba, has lost his longest-serving aide, Mrs. Iyabo Akindele , who died after a brief illness.
Mrs. Akindele popularly called Aunty Iyabo died on September 13 at the age of 54.
Akindele, who served the former governor as personal secretary for over thirty years took ill and was taken to Babcock University Teaching Hospital in Ilishan Remo, Ogun State, where she died.
A statement on Friday from Osoba”s residence issued by Hon Kunle Adeyemi, a former member of the House of Representatives described the deceased as a loyal and faithful staff of the former governor
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Adeyemi noted that the late woman who is survived by two children, was also very sincere, honest staff and stood for the truth at all times.
According to him, she was a great woman with a beautiful soul and a rare breed.
“The world just lost another great and gentle soul and one of the soldiers of Christ. Iyabo or Mummy Tobi, as she was fondly called. She was very sincere, honest, and stood for the truth at all times, A great woman with a beautiful soul, a rare breed.
“She was a sister, friend, consoler, stabilizer, and adviser. Our great leader, Chief Olusegun Osoba, his Family and political Associates will miss her. May the Almighty God grant the family the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss and grant her peaceful soul eternal rest,” the statement added.
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