Aare Tolu Bankole Condoles with Family, Ogun Govt over Senator Otegbola’s Death

Aare Tolu Bankole Condoles with Family, Ogun Govt over Senator Otegbola’s Death

JOEL OLADELE, Abuja 

Member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee, Aare (Hon) Tolu Bankole, has expressed deep sorrow and extended his heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and the government and people of Ogun State, over the death of Senator Solomon Ayodeji Otegbola, the Asiwaju of Aworiland.

In a statement signed on Wednesday, Bankole described the late Senator as a remarkable leader whose life was defined by service and dedication.

“It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that I extend my deepest condolences to the family, friends, and the entire Ogun state on the passing of an extraordinary leader, Senator Solomon Ayodeji Otegbola, the Asiwaju of Aworiland,” Bankole stated.

He further highlighted Senator Otegbola’s significant contributions, emphasizing his multifaceted impact.

According to the APC Chieftain, Otegbola’s roles as a family man, a professional in the field of Estate Surveying and Valuation, a public servant, and a traditional leader, can not be over emphasized.

“Baba Otegbola was a man of immense stature, whose life was a testament to selfless service, unwavering dedication, and exemplary leadership,” Aare Bankole remarked.

Focusing on the Senator’s achievements, Aare Bankole said, “As a Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District and as Chairman of the Federal Housing Authority, he demonstrated an unyielding passion for the development of his people and the nation at large.

“His work significantly impacted the growth and progress of Ogun West, Ogun State, and Nigeria as a whole. His legacy of service and dedication will forever remain etched in our hearts and in the annals of history.”

He also reflected on the Senator’s role as a traditional leader, noting that he was a pillar of strength, a fountain of wisdom, and a unifying force for his people.

“His counsel and leadership touched countless lives, and his absence will be deeply felt by all who had the privilege of knowing him,” Bankole stated.

While praying to God to grant the family of the deceased the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss, Bankole offered them words of comfort and hope.

“While we mourn the loss of this great man, we also give thanks to the Almighty for blessing us with the gift of his life—a life well-lived, impactful, and full of purpose. We take solace in the knowledge that his legacy will continue to inspire and guide us in the years to come.

“May the Lord grant his beloved family, the people of Ogun West, and all who mourn his passing the strength and fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss. May his gentle soul find eternal rest in the bosom of the Almighty. Rest in perfect peace, Senator Solomon Ayodeji Otegbola, the Asiwaju of Aworiland. You will be dearly missed, but your legacy will live on forever,” he concluded.