Senators representing Kwara Central and Kwara South, Saliu Mustapha and Oyelola Ashiru, have described the death of the former governor of the state, Senator Cornelius Olatunji Adebayo, as a great loss to the state and Nigeria.
Mustapha, in a statement by his media aide, Nasif Sholagberu, acknowledged the late statesman’s immense contributions to governance and national development during his time as governor and minister of communications.
Mustapha commiserated with the Adebayo family over the loss.
He also extended his condolences to the people of Isin LGA and the entire Kwara South Senatorial District.
Ashiru, an architect, said:
“I join the good people of Kwara State, and indeed all Nigerians, in mourning the passing on of a revered lecturer, and a courageous patriot.”
