Daily Trust
In his condolence message, APC National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu commiserated with Governor Dapo Abiodun, Mrs Magret Shonekan and the people of Ogun State over the death of former Head of the Interim National Government, Chief Ernest Shonekan.
In a message signed by his media aide, Mr Tunde Rahman, Tinubu expressed shock and sadness over the demise of Shonekan, saying the country has lost another statesman.
He said he would be remembered for being the Head of State at a difficult time.
He said, “I received, with great sadness, the news of the passing of the former Head of the Interim National Government, Chief Shonekan, at the advanced age of 85. I join his immediate family in mourning his passing, but also in celebrating his lifelong contributions to our great nation.
“With his passing, the country has lost another important elder statesman; a man of peace who tried to bring unity and concord during one of the nation’s most trying moments.
“Chief Ernest was a technocrat and boardroom guru. He performed excellently as Chairman of United African Company, a vast Nigerian conglomerate. Indeed, were the…
