Rep. Akande-Sadipe’s mother passes on at 91

Death

Ibadan, March 3, 2023 (NAN) The passing away of Princess Bamidele  Akande, mother of Rep. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, member representing Oluyole Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives has been announced.

In a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Ibadan by Akande-Sadipe’s media aide, Lekan Olusada,  Akande passed away peacefully on Friday at the age of 91.

He said the deceased was the daughter of Princess Sijuolaade, daughter of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Siyanbola Akanbi-Ladigbolu.

Her father was also reported to be of the Afolabi family of Ile Kolobo, at Isale Oyo, in Oyo State.

Olusoda said: “The late Akande left indelible marks on the sands of the time.

“We thank God for using her to bring Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe and her siblings into the world and for the many lives she had touched through her work in public service.

“She was a devout Christian and a loving mother to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

“Her passing is a great loss to the family, her royal lineage and the nation at large. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her,” Olusoda said.

The aide said that the bereaved family took solace in the fact that the late matriach lived a fulfilled life and left a legacy of love, kindness, and service to others.

She was also described as a community leader whose unwavering support for her daughter’s political career would always be remembered.

Olusada quoted Akande-Sadipe as conveying her gratitude for the outpouring of love and support from friends, family and well-wishers on the demise of her mother. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

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Edited by Bashir Rabe Mani