Governor Raji Fashola and Dr. Olusegun Mimiko
Ondo State Governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko on Sunday put aside his political differences with his Lagos counterpart, Raji Babatunde Fashola, by paying a condolence visit over the demise of his father, Pa Ademola Fashola, who died last week Monday at the age of 79.
It was learnt that Mimiko led top government functionaries in the state to the Lagos State Government House in Marina for the visit. Mimiko told Mr. Fashola that his late father lived a life worthy of emulation.
He said hisblife, toils and earthly sojourn produced children who are making their marks in life.
“The common prayer in Yoruba is that we leave behind worthy children after a life well lived. That prayer has found practical fulfillment in the life and time of the departed Pa Fashola”, said the Ondo governor.
Governor Mimiko also signed the condolence register while stating that it is saddening that people who have wealth of knowledge and can give coming generations well thought out advice are now dying without prior notice.
“Not only has he left worthy children; he has also through an obvious liberal approach to religion left lessons of tolerance and neighborliness for us all.”
The Ondo State governor had been at loggerheads with Mr. Fashola and several of his colleagues over the Nigeria Governor's Forum election which he (Mimiko )and others rigged in favor of Governor Jonah Jang of Plateau State.
No comments:
Post a Comment