More sympathisers have continued to troop to the residence of former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Chief Olu Falae to console him over the death of his second son, Deji, who was involved in the ill-fated plane, belonging to the Associated Airline that crashed in Lagos last Thursday.
Deji Falae, a Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, led Ondo State Government officials to Lagos State to convey the remains of former Governor, Olusegun Agagu to Akure for Lying-In-State in Akure, the State Capital.
Falae was decked in a blue lace and sat close to his wife, Rachael. He was weeping uncontrollably, whil being consoled by sympathizers who had besieged his residence.
The Political icon who only uttered few words said he had gotten to his own peak of political life, stressing that he saw Deji as his replacement.
“I have lost my replacement in politics. I thought he would take over from me. It is very sad and a great loss to my family.
“I never influenced his appointment in Mimiko’s cabinet, despite my relationship with the government. I can swear, Deji has passion for Nigerian Politics, development of Ondo State and Nigeria. It is a great loss”
Akure South/North federal constituency representative at the Lower Chamber, Hon. Ifedayo Abegunde, a.k.a, Abena who commiserated with Falae, said he was not there as a Lawmaker, but as member of the family.
He described the late Deji as an illustrious son of Akure who has a great passion for the community.
Abegunde who also wept while consoling Baba Falae, urged the people of Akure to embark on prayers, adding that the Liaison officer of the State in Lagos State, Mrs. E. Alabi who lost her life in the crash was an Akure indigene.
The Lawmaker vowed to initiate a bill that will stop all aircrafts above 10 years to fly in Nigeria.
“We are aware that in our domestic airports, some of the aircrafts are as old as 50 years and without proper maintenance. We don’t know why such airplanes would be allowed to convey the people of the state and the corpse. A plane which has been grounded and had also spent 23 years.
“Nigeria is not a dumping ground. Federal Government should ensure the ban of all old aircrafts. I will personally push for this at the House of Representatives. Enough of this killing of innocent souls” he said.
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