The President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has mourned the death of two-term serving Senator, Isiaka Adeleke, an incident he described as a sad personal loss.
In a statement from his spokesman, Yusuph Olaniyonu, the Senate President described Adeleke, the first elected Governor of Osun State, as an important figure in the Eighth Senate.
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“My heart goes out to the family of Senator Adeleke, and the people of the great State of Osun.
“Adeleke was a leader in every right, a formidable colleague, patriotic statesman, good family man and complete gentleman whose contributions to the development of Osun State in particular, and the nation in general will never be forgotten,” Saraki said.
Dr. Saraki further eulogised the late Senator 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 remained 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 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 added.
The Senate President commiserated with the immediate family of the deceased, his extended family and the people of Osun State among others over the loss.
He prayed to Almighty Allah to grant the departed a place among the righteous ones in Aljannah Firdaus.
The Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, also expressed shock over Senator Adeleke’s death, and described him as a perfect gentleman and patriot.
Senator Ekweremadu said his demise was a grave loss, not only to the Senate and the people of Osun State, but the entire nation.
Former Senate President, David Mark, described the departed lawmaker as a peacemaker, highly principled, focused and resourceful parliamentarian, who practiced inclusive politics which provided the greatest benefit to his constituents.
