The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has described the passing of Mrs Ajarat Amoke Akinleye, the mother of his Chief of Staff, Alhaji Kazeem Akinleye, as “devastating and painful”
Governor Adeleke bemoans Mama’s exit as a huge loss that cannot be quantified, saying the deceased lived a life dedicated to making a difference in people, irrespective of class, tongue and faith.
While expressing his sadness on the passing of Mrs Akinleye, Governor Adeleke noted that the memories of “Mama (Ajarat Akinleye) life of impacts and unparalleled acts of kindness will continue to linger with us for a very long time.”
“Mama Ajarat Amoke Akinleye was a mother, not just to Alhaji Kazeem Akinleye, but many of us, going by how she embraced and supported our goals in life,” the Governor noted in a condolence message.
“It is sad to note the implication of the vacuum her exit will create, particularly in terms of the moral support for my Chief of Staff, and personally to me, her wise counsel and guidance, which are mostly helpful.”
The Governor notes his grieving and heavy heart over the death of Mama Ajarat Amoke Akinleye and hopes that just like him, everyone touched by her passing can find solace in the cherished memories of the indelible imprint Mama made while alive.
“As we mourn Mama Ajarat Amoke Akinleye, may I enjoin us all to celebrate her life of impacts and also honour her memory by continuing the work of touching lives for the better that defines her, and upholding the principle of a better society she exemplified while she was alive.
“It is my prayer that Allah subhanawatahallah be pleased with the soul of Mama Ajarat Akinleye soul and make Aljanah Fridaos her abode while hoping that everyone touched by her demise find the comfort to bear the vacuum of her irreparable loss.”
However, the lawmaker representing Ede North, Ede South, Egbedore, and Ejigbo Federal Constituency of Osun State at the National Assembly, Rep. Bamidele Salam has mourned the passing of Alhaja Akinleye Hajarah Olohunde, who peacefully departed at the age of 90 in the early hours of Thursday.
Salam condoled with Alhaji Kazeem Akinleye, Chief of Staff to the Governor of Osun State, in a press release issued today through his Media Assistant, Joshua Afolabi.
Rep. Salam who’s also the chairman of the House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee described the late Alhaja Hajarah as a mother for all.
He expressed his deep condolences to the Akinleye family and the entire community.
He reflected on Alhaja Hajarah’s esteemed life and extended his sympathies to all those affected by her passing.
He added that the loss of Alhaja Hajarah Olohunde leaves a void in the hearts of her loved ones, but her legacy of strength and compassion will endure.
