He was reacting to the death of his son, Deji, who was the Ondo State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism.
Deji died in last Thursday’s plane crash in Lagos.
Receiving leaders of Afenifere, the Yoruba socio-political group, at his home in Akure, the state capital, the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) said his family took solace in the fact that Deji lived a purposeful life, distinguishing himself in all aspects of life.
Falae, a Christian, said: “The Holy Spirit has ministered to us and we have been comforted by different testimonies that preceded the incident. My son saw his appointment as a commissioner as a service to humanity.
“We are happy that he exhibited the family values we instilled in him. The money he was making during his practice was more than what he was being paid as a commissioner.
“He was humble, honest, transparent and exhibited integrity. He did not build a house of his own but he helped most of his supporters to build their own houses.”
Leader of the Afenifere delegation Chief Lanihun Ajayi urged Falae to take solace in the fact that “God giveth and taketh”.
Describing Deji’s death as “shocking”, he urged the family to take solace in God, saying “He knows best”.
Olanihun said: “Deji was one of us and we looked forward to him as a Yoruba future leader, but God knows best. We know the pain his death has caused the family, but we urge you to remain strong in the service of God and humanity.”
In the delegation were Pa Ayo Adebanjo, Jimi Agbaje, Funsho Alayande, Yinka Odumakin, Sehinde Arogbofa, Pekun Awobona, Lanre Omisore and Jide Akinbiyi, among others.
Former Ogun State Governor Gbenga Daniel and a member of the House of Representatives, Mr. Opeyemi Bamidele (Irepodun/Ifelodun Constituency), also visited Falae.
They prayed for the repose of the late Deji’s soul and asked God to give the family the fortitude to bear the loss.
Representatives of Ijaw Arogbo in Ese Odo Local Government and traditional rulers from Okitipupa Local Government also visited Falae.
Labour Party (LP) National Chairman Dan Nwanyawu and his National Conscience Party (NCP) counterpart, Yinusa Tanko, also commiserated with the Falae family. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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