Jide: Bola Tinubu Expressese Thanks, Appreciation To Nigerians
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Bola Ahmed Tinubu
LAGOS NOVEMBER 3RD (NEWSRANGERS)-Leader Of All Progressive Congress, APC, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has on behalf his family expressed thanks and deep appreciation to all who have demonstrated their sympathy and expressed their condolences over the loss of his eldest son, Jide.
He specially thanked President Muhammadu Buhari, VP Yemi Osinbajo, the state Governors, distinguished Senators particularly Senate President Bukola Saraki, members of the House of Representatives, APC leaders and members traditional rulers and indeed all Nigerians for their display of support.
In a statement signed by Bola Tinubu made available to NewsRangers the former governor of Lagos described his son as a highly intelligent person with a vibrant personality and a zest for life, adding that he followed his own course and made his own way on his own terms.
“Those who knew him could not help but like him. Yet, he was taken away by cardiac arrest when it seemed he had so much life to still live. This is a reminder that we must live each day to its best as none of us know when our last day shall be.
“Mortality comes upon us all. We have no choice in that but we do have a choice whether we shall be good or bad, just or unjust. Let us all strive toward the best in ourselves.
“Jide lived for so long in London and there he has left behind a darling wife and three precious boys. My wife Remi and I have gone to London to be with them at this painful time to support and help them. Please excuse our absence from Lagos for a while but it is essential that we are with them.
“Prayers are being offered and will continue to be offered for the repose of his soul. I have suffered a grave loss that no parent would like to bear. As a father, I must spend time putting my arms around the family he has left behind.
“We must seek a lesson in every loss. Your reaction to my son’s passing has taught me that we can be a people of profound love and humanity when we want to be. People of every tribe, region, faith and every political affiliation have expressed their sympathy and extended to me the embrace of a brother or sister. “Even those who don’t agree with me politically have shown strong support and care indistinguishable from that of my associates. This says so much about the innate goodness in all of us. For no matter what, we are not foes or enemies. We are all of one human stock, a single nation, one family,” he said.
Tinubu who said he wish he could bring his son back but cannot, however vow to be more caring and helpful to the living as he knew this is what Jide would wanted to become of his passing.
He advised everybody to take a lesson from this and think a bit more about our fellow man, our neighbor, our fellow Nigeria.
“Let us live as we were meant to live with each other in greater peace, compassion and love. If only this can happen, I know my son will be happy.
“Again, as we are away from Lagos, we thank you for the love you have shown and ask that you not only show it to us but to each other. Please continue to pray for him wherever you are,” Tinubu appealed.
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on Nov 3 2017. Filed under State.
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