The All Progressives Congress (APC) has express its sorrow and grief over the death of Alhaja Saratu, the mother of Osun State governor, Rauf Aregbesola.
Alhaja Saratu, an octogenarian who is popularly known as Iya Olobi passed on Tuesday morning in Ilesa, her hometown.
In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the APC described Iya Olobi as a devout Muslim and caring mother who engaged in community development and humanitarian initiatives.
While commiserating with governor Aregbesola, the party prayed Almighty God to grant the late Alhaja Saratu eternal rest and the family the strength to bear the loss.
The statement reads: “The All Progressives Congress (APC) expresses its condolence to the Executive Governor of Osun State, H.E. Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola over the death of his dear mother, Alhaja Saratu, fondly known as “Iya Olobi”.
“While Alhaja Saratu‘s death is a sad and painful loss to the family and indeed Osun State, we should take solace on the fact that she lived a long and impactful life.
“The late Alhaja Saratu will be remembered as a devout Muslim and caring mother. She was always associated with community development and humanitarian initiatives.
“We pray Almighty Allah (SWT) grant the late Alhaja Saratu eternal rest and the family the strength to bear the loss.”
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