The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abeokuta North Local Government Area of Ogun State, Alhaja Faidat Sarumi Akintunde, has paid a condolence visit to the family of late Alhaji Shakirudeen Ayilara, popularly known as Shanko Alhaji, who died last week Wednesday.
Alhaja Faidat on Wednesday visited the deceased’s mother, Alhaja Nuratu Ayilara, at the family’s residence, where she expressed sadness over the death of the APC chieftain and sympathised with the bereaved family.
The APC chairman described the death of Shakirudeen Ayilara as a painful loss, particularly to his family, friends and political associates across Abeokuta North Local Government.
She urged the deceased’s mother to remain strong and avoid excessive grief, stressing that the family should take solace in the life he lived and the memories he left behind.
“Ma, please do not cry. I know this is a difficult moment, but we want you to remain strong and take heart. We cannot question God, and we pray that He gives you the strength to bear this painful loss,” Akintunde said.
She said the visit was undertaken on behalf of the APC and the apex leaders of Abeokuta North Local Government, adding that the party identified with the family at the difficult period.
According to her, “Alhaji Shakirudeen Ayilara was an important member of our political family. His death is painful to all of us, and we are here to let the family know that they are not alone in this period of mourning.”
The Party also presented some cash to the deceased’s mother to assist her in taking care of herself, while praying for the repose of the soul of the late Shakirudeen and for divine strength for the entire Ayilara family.
The APC chairman was accompanied on the condolence visit by the party’s Treasurer in Abeokuta North Local Government, Mr Seun Akinpelu, who joined her in commiserating with the family.
