Senator Abdulfatai Buhari and Teslim Folarin Senator representing Oyo, North and Central Senatorial District in the red chamber of National Assembly,
has described the sudden demise of Senator Sikiru Adebayo Osinowo(Pepperito) as a bitter pill for members of the 9th Assembly, the people of Lagos, South West Nigeria and the All Progressives Congress(APC).
The duo in a separate statement laments the demise of their colleague and pray for the repose of his soul
Folarin in a condolence message he personally signed by Senator’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Comrade YSO Olaniyi Elodyper.
In his words,”the sudden demise of my colleague and brother, Distinguished Senator Sikiru Adebayo Osinowo (Pepperito) is, undoubtedly, a bitter pill for members of the 9th Assembly, the people of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria and the All Progressives Congress (APC)”.
“I would like to express my condolences to Senator Osinowo’s family, the Nigerian Senate, our great leader Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the good people of Lagos and Ogun State”.
“Distinguished Senator Osinowo was unwavering in his commitment to a better Nigeria. _I recall the 2019 Hajji Pilgrimage we performed together, he made very great impressions on me on religious tolerance, efficacy of prayers and service to humanity in extraordinary ways”.
“My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and associates worldwide as we grieve over the loss of such an extraordinary individual who made a huge difference in the lives of millions of people in Lagos East Senatorial district and Nigeria at large”.
“I pray that in this difficult time, God give us the strength and courage to bear the irreplaceable loss. The wonderful memories of Distinguished Senator Osinowo’s unique personality will be celebrated by all for a very long time”.
Folarin who is also Chairman, Senate Committee on Local Contents prayed,”may ALLAH grant him Al-Jannah Fridauz
Senator Buhari Abdulfatai of Oyo North in his message condoled with his family, Leader of All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Lagos State in general describing the sudden death as a colossal loss to the nation.
He described late Senator Osinowo as an experienced lawmaker who transformed his previous activities as a lawmaker in Lagos State House of Assembly to a worthy asset which was displayed in his very short period he spent in the 9th Assembly.
“It’s unfortunate, very unfortunate that we lost a very nice, friendly, focused and committed legislator in the 9th Assembly. I pray that Allah forgives all his shortcomings and reward his good deeds with Aljannat Firdaous”, Senator Buhari said.
He disclosed that the whole members of the 9th senate will miss the vibrant, outspoken and intelligent colleagues while praying onto God to give others long and prosperous lives.
Late Senator Osinowo was born on November 28, 1955. He was a successful businessman and politician.
His political office experiences included membership of the Lagos State House of Assembly and till he gave up the ghost today, he was the Senator representing Lagos East at the 9th National Assembly.
Tell them I said Senator Osinowo is not died.
