ACN Mourns Late Ekiti Deputy Gov., Condoles With State Govt, Family

The Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) has condoled with the Ekiti State Government on the death of the state’s Deputy Governor, Mrs.Funmilayo Olayinka, saying the news of her untimely demise hit the party like a thunderbolt.

In a statement issued in Abuja on Monday by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the party also expressed its condolences to the family of the late Deputy Governor, and prayed that God will give them the fortitude to bear the loss and also grant the departed eternal rest.

It said the fact that Mrs. Olayinka left her indelible footprints on the sands of time, having excelled in her chosen banking profession and later in politics, provides all those left to mourn her with some consolation.

”Mrs. Olayinka’s showed her strength of character and rare courage during those years that our party battled to reclaim its stolen mandate in Ekiti. She was in the forefront of the battle, despite the risks to her personal safety. She never looked back, never regretted leaving the comfort of her previous job and never wavered

”When eventually we reclaimed our mandate, she was there to work with her principal to rekindle hope and restore the lost glory of a state known for the decency, integrity and

deep knowledge of its people. Our party will forever remember her contributions to upholding the standards we hold dear, especially in making life more abundant for the citizenry,” ACN said.