Senator Isiaka Adeleke Burial
The remains of Isiaka Adeleke has been buried at his residence in Ede on Monday, the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, reports.
The corpse was brought to the residence from Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital, Osogbo at about 10:46 a.m., where the Chief Imam of Ede, Moshood Akaje performed the funeral prayers at about 11:03 a.m.
Senator Isiaka Adeleke being prepared for burial ceremony
Mr. Adeleke’s body was immediately buried after the prayers amidst tears by families, friends, and political associates.
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti and Ibikule Amosun of Ogun, were among the dignitaries that attended the burial.
Earlier in his sermon, Ibrahim Adekilekun, the Chief Imam of Ansarudeen, Ede, described Mr. Adeleke as a man loved by all during his lifetime.
Mr. Adekilekun, who noted that death is inevitable for all humans, urged family members not to fight anyone over Mr. Adeleke’s death.
Meanwhile, the Osun Government has declared a three-day mourning in the state.
This is contained in a statement by Semiu Okanlawon, media aide to Governor Rauf Aregbesola on Monday in Osogbo.
“This is in honor of the departed first Civilian Governor of the State of Osun, Alhaji Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke.
“The 3-day mourning period commences from Monday, April 24, 2017.
” During the period of mourning, all flags are to fly half mast,” the statement said.
Senator Isiaka Adeleke burial site
Mr. Adeleke, who represents Osun West Senatorial District died on Sunday morning at a hospital in Osogbo, the Osun State capital.
Elected on the platform of the APC, Mr. Adeleke is also a former governor of Osun.
He was 62 years old.
Mr. Adeleke’s colleague in the Senate, Shehu Sani, already expressed his condolence.
“Senator Isiaka Adeleke; a calm, principled and responsible gentleman.He represented his people with maturity, dignity, and distinction.Adieu,” Mr. Sani said.
“IT’S A BIG LOSS TO THE SOUTH-WEST” – AMBODE MOURNS LATE SENATOR ADELEKE
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday expressed shock and sadness over the death of former Governor of Osun State, Senator Isiaka Adeleke.
Adeleke, the first civilian Governor of Osun State and a serving Senator representing Osun West senatorial district passed on in Osun on Sunday morning at the age of 62.
Governor Ambode, in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Habib Aruna, said Adeleke’s death was a huge loss to the entire Southwest region and the Yoruba nation across the world.
“I was deeply shocked to learn of his death this morning. Only last month, he was in Lagos to join us in celebrating our party leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He made his mark first as the first civilian Governor of Osun State and then as a Senator, he was one of the most prominent lawmakers who did not shy away from issues that affected Nigerians in general.
“He was very passionate about Nigeria’s progress and contributed immensely to the expansion of progressive politics especially in the South West. Senator Adeleke was a loving man, a peacemaker, a grassroots politician and a detribalized Nigerian who was well loved by his people,” Governor Ambode said.
The Governor prayed for the peaceful repose of his soul, urging his family to draw strength from the fact that he made a meaningful impact during his lifetime.
– NAN
