I Wanted To Celebrate Mama Awolowo’s 100th Birthday – Ambode

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos state has expressed shock over the death of Chief Hannah Idowu Dideolu Awolowo, the wife of the late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo.

Mrs Awolowo passed away this Saturday, September 19, at the age of 99. President Buhari has also expressed his condolences to the children, grandchildren and great grandchildren of the “Jewel of Inestimable Value” on the death of their famed matriarch.

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In a statement read by Ambode’s chief press secretary, Mr. Habib Aruna, the governor says he was looking forward to celebrating Alowolo’s 100th birthday, which is just few months away.

L-R: Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi; Matriarch of the Awolowo Dynasty, Mama HID Awolowo; and National Chairman, Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, Chief Bisi Akande, during a condolence visit to the Awolowo Country home, Ikenne, over the demise of Chief Oluwole Awolowo, in Ogun state.

Ambode said: “Mama would have clocked 100 on November 25 this year. It was going to be a milestone, not just for her, but for our great country. She was the matriarch of the Awolowo family, a well respected dynasty in the history of Nigeria.

“Mama’s demise at this time is painful, especially coming at a period when Nigeria is gradually enjoying democratic bliss, which her late husband, Chief Obafemi Awolowo fought for till his death.”

The governor underlined that she has lived a fulfilled life, adding that she used to unit the Yoruba race for a common course and keep her family together since the demise of her husband.

“She was the pillar behind Chief Obafemi Awolowo’s legacies. She was the backbone of the brand of progressive ideas that defined the politics of the South West in the First Republic and in subsequent Republics,” Ambode stated.

The governor prayed for the peaceful repose of her soul and urged her family to draw strength from the legacies she stood for while she was alive.

 

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