Former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC ,Mallam Nuhu Ribadu has expressed shock over the death of Ekiti State deputy governor.”I am in shock, and deeply saddened, at the news of the death of the Deputy Governor of Ekiti State, Mrs. Funmilayo Olayinka,”Ribadu said in a statement.
“This is undoubtedly a big blow to the wonderful people of Ekiti State, whose quest for a progressive agenda for development found a passionate missioner in her person. It needs no retelling that the nation as a whole, and the women community in particular, lost, in this sad passage, an eloquent voice for democracy, for inclusion, and for purpose in governance,’ the former EFCC boss said
Ribadu who was also presidential candidate of ACN in the 2011 elections said, “ I understand, as indeed our nation does, that the deepest pain from this loss is from her family, and I join all well wishers to condole with her husband and children, sharing with them the prayers of consolation, and urging them to be fully enriched by her legacy of service, love of humanity, and vision of a better community.
“My prayers also include a calming and guiding hand of the Lord to support my friend and brother, Governor Kayode Fayemi, as he bears this loss, and as he enthuses citizens of the state to value the fact that when people are in the Lord, as Mrs. Olayinka was, their passage is to the bosom of the lord,”Ribadu said
