President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with renowned musician, King Sunny Ade, over the passing of his wife, Risikat Adegeye.
Late Adegeye, a two-term member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, died in the early hours of Tuesday, September 21, just few hours to her husband Sunny Ade’s 75th birthday, Wednesday (today).
President Buhari, in a statement signed on Wednesday by Femi Adesina Special Adviser Media and Publicity, sent condolences to the Lagos State Government, House of Assembly, Ajoke’s friends and political associates.
He urged them to trust in God at this very difficult time.
The president prayed that Almighty God will comfort the music legend, the deceased family and loved ones and grant her soul.
Also, the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has mourned the passage of the former member of the Lagos State House of Assembly and one of the wives of the renowned musician.
Governor Sanwo-Olu in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile described the former All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives candidate in Amuwo Odofin Federal Constituency as a trustworthy and committed member of the ruling party.
He said the former lawmaker spent her life in the service of humanity, particularly for the people of Amuwo Odofin Constituency who she represented at the Lagos State House of Assembly as well as APC members at the grassroots level.
The Governor also commiserated with the deceased husband, King Sunny Ade, over the demise of his beloved wife.
In his words: “The death of Hon. Risikat Adegeye is a painful and big loss to Lagos APC, the deceased family and friends. She will be missed by her husband, King Sunny Ade, family, friends and the entire political class, particularly the people of Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area.
“I pray that God would grant the soul of our beloved Mrs. Risikat Adegeye eternal rest and comfort the immediate and political family of the deceased,” the governor said.
