The National leader of All Progressives Congress, APC,
Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has reacted to the death of Senator Bayo Osinowo
representing Lagos East at the 9th Nigerian National Assembly, who died on
Monday.
According to the former governor of Lagos State in his
condolence message, Tinubu, who described the death as sudden and unexpected,
which deeply hurts.
He said, “The passing of Senator Bayo Osinowo has deeply
hurt me and Lagosians. He was more than a close friend and political associate.
“Over the years he became like a family member and brother
in so many ways. Bayo and I have come a long way, dating back to our days in
the pro-democracy struggles. We both enlisted in the Social Democratic Party
where he served so well as the Youth Chairman of that party during the Third
Republic and later in the Alliance for Democracy in 1998 after the restoration
of democracy.
“Bayo’s contributions to the return of democracy were
significant and enduring. As a prominent political figure in Lagos, he served
our state with dedication, passion, and concern for the common man.
“In the Lagos State House of Assembly, where he was a
four-time member from 2003 to 2019 representing Kosofe Constituency 1, he was
more than a member of that House. He provided leadership. He was a stabilising
figure. He worked hard and tirelessly to make Lagos a better place. He cared
for all Lagosians.
“His election in 2019 to represent Lagos East in the Senate
demonstrated not only his immense political skills but also the affection the
people have for him and his popularity. Thus far in the National Assembly, he
discharged himself creditably as Chairman Senate Committee on Industries.
“Like the committee he headed, Bayo was extremely
industrious. Bayo was not born with riches. He rose from a modest background to
the great heights that he attained.
“His death hurt all who know him. Bayo was more than an
excellent politician. As great a politician he was, Bayo was an even better
person.
“He was a man of a kind heart and ready smile. His loyalty
and enthusiasm was legendary, just as his generosity. People loved him. So many
tears have been shed. However, we must summon strength to carry on as he would
want us to do.
“My thoughts are with his immediate family. May Almighty
Allah comfort and give them the solace that only He can provide. May Almighty
Allah grant him eternal rest and admit him to Aljanna Firdaus.”
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