The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has described the death of the Ekiti State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Oluwafunminiyi Afuye, as a huge loss to the body of Speakers in Nigeria.
Dr. Obasa
added that the news of Speaker Afuye’s death was more devastating
knowing that he was reportedly active and showed no signs of illness
days before his demise at age 66.
The Lagos
Speaker, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Eromosele
Ebhomele, called Afuye, a “fine gentleman whose experiences have
contributed to the advancement of Nigeria’s democracy.
“The
news of his death is more devastating because his State, Ekiti, just
began a new dispensation, a change of baton requiring his experience as
the head of the legislative arm of government.
“As
a lawyer and former Commissioner for Information, Speaker Afuye
understood his calling and served with dignity and respect. No doubt, he
was loved by his people just as he was loved by his colleagues.
“I have lost a dear friend, one who served humanity with passion. He will be sorely missed.”
Obasa
commiserated with the family of the late Speaker, the Ekiti State
Government, and the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures urging
them to take solace in the fact that Afuye made positive contributions
to the growth and development of his State.
“On
behalf of the Lagos State House of Assembly, I mourn the demise of this
political leader. It is a hard one but we have to remain strong for
ourselves at this period.
“I condole the
immediate family, the government and people of Ekiti State and the
Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures and I pray that Almighty
Allah give us the strength to bear this loss, amin,” Obasa prayed.
Eromosele EbhomeleChief Press Secretary to the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly.