Lawal: Late General Rare Breed Who Projected Ilorin in Positively

The Governorship Candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the last general election in Kwara State, Mallam Hakeem Oladimeji Lawal, has reacted to the death of a former Chief of Staff to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Major-General Mohammed Abdullahi Adangba(rtd), describing the deceased as a worthy, rare breed who projected the positive virtues of Ilorin Emirate.

Lawal’s comments were in a statement  issued by his media office, saying the late Army General was a symbol of humility, hard work, and honesty, with which the people of Ilorin Emirate are known.

While describing the death as a loss to the country, Kwara State, and particularly Ilorin Emirate, he, however, stated the deceased lived a life of honour worthy of emulation for all.

He said: “I received the news of the demise of our dear patriot and a worthy son of Ilorin Emirate, who passed on early in the morning today at the age of 86.” 

“While we would be tempted to mourn, considering the fact that his demise is irreplaceable, but we take solace in the fact that General Adangba lived an impactful life worthy of emulation.

“Having followed the life trajectory of our dear departed General, I am proud to say that he was a rare breed who exuded humility, candour, decency, and uprightness in the very many areas where he had the opportunity of serving the country while alive.”

Lawal commiserated with the Maimartaba and Emir of Ilorin, Alh. (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu Gambari and the people of Ilorin Emirate on this loss, with a prayer for the repose of his soul.