The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, and former governor of the state, now representing Ogun East in the Senate, Gbenga Daniel, have both described the death of Mrs. Adewunmi Onanuga, the House of Representatives member representing Remo Federal Constituency, as a tremendous loss to both the state and the nation.
In separate statements issued to journalists on Thursday, both leaders expressed their grief. Onanuga, 59, a Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives representing Sagamu/Ikenne/Remo North Federal Constituency, passed away on Wednesday in a UK hospital after battling illness for more than two months.
Governor Abiodun, in his condolence message, described the death of the late lawmaker, affectionately known as Ijaya, as both devastating and shocking.
He emphasized that her passing is an immense loss to Ogun State and the entire country.
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The governor remembered the deceased as a courageous leader, a dedicated party member, and a powerful mobilizer who made significant contributions to the progress of women and the overall well-being of her constituents right up until her passing.
Abiodun said, “I sincerely sympathise with the leadership of the House of Representatives, led by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen and the entire members of the lower chamber on the passing of Rt. Hon. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga.
“Without mincing words, her death came as a rude shock to all of us in Ogun State. It was both devastating and sudden; we have truly lost an extraordinary amazon.
“Her courage was exemplary, and her loyalty was exceptional. We will sorely miss her. However, we take solace in her immense contributions to humanity and the good of all.
“May God Almighty rest her soul and grant her family the strength to endure this great loss”.
Daniel expressed his deep sadness and profound shock upon hearing the news of the sudden death of the federal lawmaker, whom he described as a close confidant, a trusted younger sister, and a highly resourceful and responsive politician.
The former governor stated that Ijaya, as the lawmaker was widely known during her lifetime, was not only an exceptional politician but also a symbol of hope and inspiration for women aspiring to engage and participate in politics.
Daniel said, “She was a close confidant and Associate who reposed so much confidence in me, and her painful passage could not have come at a more painful moment for me because I seem to have lost a younger sister.
“I might have lost the right words to capture this sad moment, but I believe she has only gone to take her much-needed rest with her Maker, though too soon, too sudden and very much unexpected.
“Remoland has lost a great inspiration for women’s aspirations as she embodied an unquenchable “Can Do” spirit, always full of life and attracted a great deal of respect. She was not just a politician, but one with a remarkable difference, making her impact felt wherever she found herself.
“I will surely miss her, Sagamu and Remoland, no doubt is mourning but we will take solace in the guiding Light of her Never-yielding spirit and pray that the family she left behind should find comfort to bear her painful passage.”
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