My people, e no easy as we dey hear say Madam Lucia Onabanjo don waka go meet her Maker. Na true, she don reach 100 years before she finally japa for January 11, 2026. E be like say dem no dey sweet mouth for house as her pikin, Olubukunola, come announce her go-sleep.
President Bola Tinubu and Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, no fit hide their tears as dem pay homage to the late matriarch. President Tinubu come talk say Madam Onabanjo get spirit wey dey shine, especially for how she stand by her husband, the late Chief Olabisi Onabanjo, when e dey govern Ogun State from 1979 to 1983. Na so dem dey call am first civilian governor for the state, and him na big journalist wey sabi spread wisdom through him column, Ayekooto.
The family come shed light on wetin our Mama represent say she be beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother wey get plenty love, faith, and strength. Dem thank God say she live long life wey full of achievements, and dem pray say make her soul rest in peace.
Governor Abiodun no take this news lightly o! In him statement, e talk say Madam Lucia life na shining example of how person fit serve community and family like heavy weight. Him talk say, “Mama don join Papa for glory now, as dem both don contribute plenty for this democracy wey we dey enjoy today.” Make I tell you, e be like say dem dey run rally for progress before, as them dey push for human rights and justice wey pass for the time wey dem dey lead.
We go surely miss that strong matriarch wey always dey carry joy and blessings follow her people. E be like say Mama na hidden treasure for Ogun State, as dem show us how to sabi live for family and community despite wahala. Her life dey inspire us all to dey better, work hard, and no forget the values wey matter.
Governor Abiodun don also urge make Ogun State no allow Mama Lucia legacy to die like that; make dem carry am go further for the future generations. Wetin we go do now na to honor her memory through the way we dey live our lives. Na so e be, e go be like say dem fit carry her essence go on for the state and beyond.
So my people, make we hold the good memories we get of Madam Lucia close to our hearts, as e go help us for our journey. We pray say her soul dey rest well as we fit celebrate the life of this great woman wey fit show us the way.
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