The Lagos All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the 2019 gubernatorial poll, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commiserated with the family of Pa. Frederick Fasehun, over the death of their patriarch and founder of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC).
In a statement on Saturday by Sanwo-Olu, he prayed that God should grant the family the fortitude to bear the loss and comfort them at this time of grief.
He said the demise of the purpose-driven and visionary elder statesman of the Yoruba movement is not only a great loss to his beloved family, but also to Nigeria as a whole.
Sanwo-Olu added that the medical doctor, who became more notable for his resounding and unrelenting position on the development of Nigeria and advancement of the Yoruba people, will be remembered for his versatility, leadership, and service to the nation in a variety of roles.
He further stated that the younger generation of leaders in Nigeria should emulate Fasehun’s many noble ideals, which were geared towards the greatness of the nation.
The governorship hopeful also noted that, given the many remarkable interventions by the late politician and social crusader on the affairs of Nigeria, it would be a well-deserved honour to his memory if efforts can be made by the family, close associates and people of good conscience to immortalise him.
He, however, affirmed that he and other progressive-minded people of his ilk would renew their commitment and continue to champion the cause for a greater Nigeria to validate the struggles of our past leaders and the founding fathers of our great nation.
