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Kwara PDP Publicity Secretary, Ashaolu laid to rest in Odo-Owa

by Editor March 11, 2022

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The remains of late Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Kwara State, Tunde Ashaolu, was on Friday, committed to mother earth.

Ashaolu, who died on February 27, 2022 at the age of 47, was buried in his hometown of Odo-Owa in Oke-Ero local government area of Kwara State. He is survived by wife, father, and siblings.

In his sermon, the Diocesan Bishop of St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Odo-Owa, Thert. Reverend Olusola Ajayi who officiated the funeral service, said although the late Ashaolu died at a young age, he lived a fulfilled and exemplary life worthy of emulation.

While emphasising the certainty of death for all humans, the officiating minister urged the congregants to rededicate themselves to the service of God and humanity, noting that this is the essence of life.

He admonished government at all levels to be conscious of the hardship and hunger in the land and do everything possible to alleviate the suffering of the vulnerable members of the society.

The priest appreciated the President of the 8th Senate, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki and the entire Kwara PDP family for their support to the family of the deceased politician.

The burial was attended by family members, relatives, friends, business and political associates including former Kwara South Senator, Rafiu Ibrahim, former Minister of Sports and Youth development, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, former Nigerian Ambassador to Japan, Prof. Muhammed Yisa Gana and immediate past chairman of Kwara PDP, Hon. Engr Kola Shittu.

Other prominent personalities who witnessed the funeral service were former House of Representative Members: Hon. Gbenga Makanjuola, Hon. Zakari Mohammed, Special Advisers to Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki: Alhaji Yusuph Olaniyonun, Hon. Akintoba Fatigun. Also present were Special Advisers to the former Kwara State Governor, Hon. Otunba Anu Ibiwoye, and former Kwara State Commissioners: Hon. Demola Banu, Hon. Muideen Alalade, and Alhaji Musa Abdullahi.

The State chairmen of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP and All Progressive Congress, APC, in Kwara State, Rt Hon. Babatunde Muhammed and Prince Sunday Fagbemi respectively were also in attendance as well as Otunba Adetunji Oyebambi.

Hajia Sarat Adebayo, Hon. Sidikatu Anako, Hon. Chief Mrs Ebun Owolabi and Chief Magret Abegunde led other Kwara PDP women to pay their last respect to the late Tunde Ashaolu.

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Ajia commiserate with Kwara PDP over Ashaolu’s demise

by Editor March 11, 2022

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A 2019 Governorship Aspirant in Kwara State, Alhaji Mohammed Ibrahim Ajia, has condoled with the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the demise of its Publicity Secretary, Mr Tunde Ashaolu.

Ajia said the death of Ashaolu came as a rude shock to him and members of his family, especially at a time that the party is busy reorganizing itself.

In a condolence message made available to Journalists in Ilorin, the governorship aspirant described the late PDP spokesman as a combatant in the fight and desire for good governance for the populace.

Ajia observed that the deceased during his lifetime committed to the ideals of the opposition party in serving as a watchdog and ensure that government delivers on its mandate for the common good of the downtrodden.

He noted that the exit of the PDP Publicity Secretary was painful and utterly shocking at a time that his naturally endowed resources would be brought to bear in the collective journey to make Kwara great.

Ajia, who is the founder, Mohammed Ajia Ibrahim (MAI) Foundation, said Ashaolu would be sorely missed and admonished the opposition party to take solace that Ashaolu lived an exemplary life for young generation.

“I express my profound condolences to the immediate family and Kwara State chapter of PDP on the passing away of its Publicity Secretary, Mr Tunde Ashaolu. That his demise came the day after his 47th Birthday was a rude shock for me and all of us in MAI Foundation.

“Among other attributes, Ashaolu exhibited a total commitment to the ideals of the PDP, and this finds expression in the quality of his works to position the party for the good of the people.

“His exit was indeed painful and utterly shocking at a time that his natural endowment in human resources and communication skills would be needed to propel the party and as well make Kwara great and better.

“And while taking solace in the legacy that Mr Ashaolu left behind, youth of today need to take a cue from a number of qualities that stood him out among his peers.

“My prayer is that the Almighty God gives his wife and the entire family the fortitude to bear the painful exit of a great guy”, Ajia said.

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PDP mourns Kwara spokesperson, describes death as sunset at dawn

by Editor February 28, 2022

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is heartbroken and heavily grieved over the death of Kwara State Publicity Secretary of the Party, Tunde Ashaolu, describing his death as a national tragedy and inexpressible Sunset at Dawn.

According to a statement signed by the Party’s National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba “indeed, the PDP family grieves; we are devastated and our hearts bleed. Tunde’s death is a shattering blow, not only to our great Party but also to our dear nation and humanity at large.

“Tunde was an exceptionally patriotic Nigerian, a quintessential publicist, dedicated and humble team player; highly organized personality, remarkably honest, cerebral, outspoken and loyal Partyman who committed his life in the fight for the entrenchment of democratic tenets of good governance, equity, justice and the Rule of Law in our country.

“As a democrat, Tunde Ashaolu remained loyal to the ideals of the PDP and made inestimable contributions to the growth and development of our great Party at both the State and National levels, particularly in our current mission as a Party to Rescue and Rebuild our nation from misrule.

“The PDP is deeply pained that Tunde Ashaolu is leaving the stage at the time our great Party and dear nation, Nigeria needs his selfless service the most.

“The PDP commiserates with the Ashaolu family, the Kwara State PDP Executive Committee, the Kwara State PDP fold as well as the entire people of Kwara State and prays God to grant Tunde eternal rest as well as give his family and our great Party the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss”, the statement said.

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