The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has described the death of the House of Representatives Deputy Chief Whip, Hon. Adewunmi Onanuga, as devastating and shocking.
Abiodun in a condolence message notes noted that her death is a monumental loss to Ogun State in particular and Nigeria as a whole.
The governor eulogized the deceased as a fearless leader, a loyal party member, and a great mobilizer who contributed immensely to the advancement of women and the general well-being of her constituents until her final days.
He prayed for the repose of her soul and for strength for the family she left behind to bear the irreplaceable loss.
“I sincerely sympathize with the leadership of the House of Representatives, led by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen and the entire members of the lower chamber on the passing of Rt. Hon. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga.
“Without mincing words, her death came as a rude shock to all of us in Ogun State. It was both devastating and sudden; we have truly lost an extraordinary Amazon.
“Her courage was exemplary, and her loyalty was exceptional. We will sorely miss her. However, we take solace in her immense contributions to humanity and the good of all.
Similarly, the Senator representing Ogun East in the National Assembly, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, said he received the news of Onanuga’s passage with great sadness.
He said, “She was a close confidant and associate who reposed so much confidence in me, and her painful passage could not have come at a more painful moment for me because I seem to have lost a younger sister.
“I might have lost the right words to capture this sad moment, but I believe she has only gone to take her much-needed rest with her Maker, though too soon, too sudden and very much unexpected.
“Remoland has lost a great inspiration for women’s aspirations as she embodied an unquenchable “Can Do” spirit, always full of life and attracted a great deal of respect. She was not just a politician, but one with a remarkable difference, making her impact felt wherever she found herself.”
Also, former governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, described the death of Hon. Adewunmi Onanuga as a loss of an illustrious indigene of Remoland, Ogun State, a vibrant lawmaker, and a committed grassroots politician who made impactful contributions to the development of Remoland and Ogun State.
“It saddens my heart that Ijaya, as she was fondly called, would succumb to death at a time when her expertise, experience, and service are still needed at her constituency, Ogun State and the National Assembly.
“A two-term lawmaker, and deputy chief whip of the 10th House of Representatives, Ijaya demonstrated passion and performance in her legislative functions,” Amosun added.
The lawmaker representing Yewa North/Imeko Afon Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Gboyega Nasir Isiaka, described his colleague as a trailblazer, a woman of the people, always full of life, unassuming, and articulate in her representation of her Constituency in the House of Representatives.
He said,” She carried out her duties with grace and determination, that will no doubt inspire many others to follow in her footsteps.
“To the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, and the entire leadership of the House of Representatives – we have lost a vital voice in our chamber, a colleague whose contributions strengthened our democracy.”
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