Lagos lawmaker loses wife
Adenike David, wife of Setonji David, the lawmaker representing Badagry Constituency 2 at the Lagos State House of Assembly, is dead.
Media aide to the lawmaker, Posu Davies, announced her death in a statement on Saturday.
Mr Davies said that Mrs David died at 60 on Saturday after a brief illness.
According to him, the death of Mrs Adenike left sores in the hearts of the good people of Badagry.
He said, “As I write, the residence of the lawmaker is filled with hundreds of people mourning the deceased and signing the condolence register. Her death is saddening. The general public should note that obsequies plans would be released and made available to all soon. May God give him (the lawmaker) and his family the fortitude to bear the loss. And may the soul of the departed continue to rest in the bosom of the Lord.’’
(NAN)
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