The ruling All Progressives Congress, the Home of Representatives and the governors of Lagos and Ogun states, Dapo Abiodun and Babajide-Sanwo-Olu, respectively, joined many others to mourn the demise of the Deputy Chief Whip of the Home of Rep, Adewumi Onanuga.
In keeping with a press release on Wednesday by the spokesperson for the Home, Akin Rotimi, Onanuga handed away in a London hospital, the place she was receiving remedy for an undisclosed illness. She was aged 59.
In his condolence message, the Speaker of the Home of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, described Onanuga as a pillar who can be sorely missed within the Inexperienced Chamber.
The Speaker, who mentioned he led members of the Home in assist and prayers for the deceased throughout her well being problem, described her eventual demise as painful.
A press release issued on Thursday by the Particular Adviser to the Speaker on Media and Publicity, Musa Krishi lauded Onanuga’s campaigns for gender equality, ladies empowerment and inclusion in politics and governance, particularly as Chairman of the Home Committee on Girls Affairs and Social Welfare within the ninth Home and as principal officer within the tenth Home.
“Honourable Onanuga was a superb lady, skilled politician, resourceful lawmaker and a reliable ally within the legislative enterprise. She was a dogged, devoted, loyal and patriotic Nigerian. She was not only a key member of the All Progressives Congress caucus but additionally the management of the Home,” Abbas mentioned.
Equally, the Deputy Speaker of the Home of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, in a press release described Onanuga as a shining instance of dedication, compassion, and selflessness and a pacesetter whose service to her constituents and the nation remained excellent.
Ogun State Governor Abiodun described the passing of the late lawmaker, fondly referred to as Ijaya, as devastating, surprising and a monumental loss to Ogun State and Nigeria, as an entire.
The governor eulogised the deceased as a “fearless chief, a loyal celebration member, and a fantastic mobiliser who contributed immensely to the development of girls and the final well-being of her constituents till her last days.”
Governor Sanwo-Olu, on his half, mentioned Onanuga contributed her quota in direction of nation-building and, therefore, can be missed by ”the political class, significantly her constituents whose lives she had impacted positively in quite a few methods whereas serving as a member of the Home of Representatives.”
Sanwo-Olu, in a press release issued by his Particular Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, significantly commiserated with the fast and political household of Hon. Adewunmi Onanuga, her buddies, colleagues, and associates, particularly the individuals of Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency, the place she represented.
On his half, the senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel, mentioned Onanuga’s loss was colossal.
“She was not only a politician, however one with a outstanding distinction, making her affect felt wherever she discovered herself,” Daniel added.
The senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District, Solomon Adeola, lamented the lack of a reliable parliamentarian who can be missed not solely by her household and constituents however the whole individuals of Ogun State and Nigeria.”
Additionally, the 2023 Peoples Democratic Get together governorship within the state, Oladipupo Adebutu, by means of his media aide, Afolabi Orekoya described the late lawmaker as an distinctive chief whose dedication to public service and dedication to her individuals have been evident in her outstanding contributions.
Moreover, the All Progressives Congress, each nationwide and the Ogun State chapter, mourned Onanuga.
In a condolence message issued in Abuja, the Nationwide Publicity Secretary of the APC, Felix Morka, decried that Onanuga can be sorely missed.
“Onanuga, fondly referred to as ‘Ijaya’ by buddies and associates, distinguished herself as a high quality and vibrant lawmaker, serving as chairman of the Home Committee on Girls Affairs and Social Growth till her elevation as Deputy Chief Whip in 2023.
“Our ideas and prayers are together with her fast household, the management and members of the Home of Representatives, constituents, the federal government and the great individuals of Ogun State at this troublesome time. Might her soul discover everlasting relaxation,” the APC mentioned.
Additionally, in a press release by its Publicity Secretary, Tunde Oladunjoye, the Ogun APC hailed Onanuga as a politician who served as a beacon of hope not solely to feminine celebration members however to everything of the celebration.
A businessman and philanthropist, Olanrewaju George, additionally expressed unhappiness over the demise of the Home of Representatives member representing the Remo Federal constituency, Mrs Adewunmi Onanuga.
George who’s the Govt Director of Olanrewaju Omo George Basis within the Remo space of Ogun state mentioned Onanuga served with selflessness and integrity.