More sympathizers have continued to pay condolence visits to the residence of the former Secretary to the Government of Federation (SGF), Chief Olu Falae who lost his second son, Deji, in the Associated aircraft crash 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 sat close to his wife, Rachael wept profusely, while he was being consoled by sympathizers who besieged his residence.
The prominent politician who only uttered few words said he had gotten to his own peak of political life, explaining 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 lost 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 Nigeria 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 a 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. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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Rip deji...a true son of akure land! Dis is so painful
ReplyDeletePolitics in Nigeria has nw become family business where children re groomed 2 take over frm parents even wen de ve ntin 2 offer,shame on dis country.
ReplyDeleteYes oo, replacement indeed, man proposes God disposes, in as much as I am no happy with the tragedy that befell this young man iam ashamed of these words coming out from Mr Falae, is it a must that he must have a replacement in politics? Nigeria politics what a shame!! Also that u don't have a hand in his appointment, baba pls tell that to the Marines we knew how u prevailed on Mimiko to get ur son that appointment so don't lie to us. May his. Soul rest in peace. Mike.
ReplyDeleteMay his soul rest in peace...
ReplyDeleteNIGERIANS SHOULD NOT ENVY ANY LEADER WHO WISHES HIS SON WELL,,, THEY CAN ONLY WISH BUT GOD DECIDE,,,, THE FATHER OF GEJ IS NOT AMONG NIGERIAN LEADERS.... GOD DOES THE APPOINTMENT...
RIP Deji Falae
ReplyDeleteThere blood will be used as a sacrifice for the attornment and cleansing of this land...they all put us in this mess in this country...the so called our leader....
ReplyDeleteask GOD to accept the soul and not to think who will succed you in politice,,,,,,you what did you do to your country
ReplyDeleteto be honest i will stop reading comments from here henceforth, can you imaging how people reasoned, he said he got replacement for his political struggle...he did not say i want him to become the president or the governor, but said replacement in politics, have you forgotten soon that politics is a profession as medicals, law and some others are profession..and Mike are you from Ondo state to know if Olu Falae has influenced his appointment, my prayer to all is that if your parents had not done enough to leave a legacy for you, you should be able to criticise logically so that you can leave a legacy for your children, i see many people that comment here as poorly stricken minded people...i recommend background check as prerequisites to commenting here!
ReplyDeleteGuy! Or whoever u are, yes I'm from ondo state, I am in the system if that satisfy u, my point is that what if u son doesn't want to be a medical doc or a lawyer, what if he or she doesn't want to take after u? After all that's not his only son! So must u have a replacement in everything, its u that needs to be broad minded and get enlightened, u cannot even write ur name under ur post! Better stop reading comments if it hurts u to save u of an heart attack! Mike
DeleteYou really cant blame nigerians we reason based on our poverty state of mind. I can see a great future in that gentleman but God knows best, RIP Deji falae
ReplyDeleteAnonymous 8.08 am you have spoken from your nothingness .
ReplyDelete@ Anonymous 5.53am "Politics in Nigeria has nw become family business where children re groomed 2 take over frm parents even wen de ve ntin 2 offer,shame on dis country."
ReplyDeleteThat's the nature of politics all over the world since time immemorial. Deal with your frustration, no one is responsible for your inaction. Shame on you.