By Correspondent in Lokoja
Governor Yahaha Bello of Kogi State has described as shocking and saddened, the death of Mrs Esther Zainab Kolawole,the Wife of the Speaker, State House of Assembly, Prince Matthew Kolawole.
The Reporters recalls that the deceased (50),who was a cleric, died in a Lagos hospital on Sunday during an illness.
Governor Bello, in a condolence message by his Chief Press Secretary, Onogwu Muhammed in Lokoja,said he was devastated by the news of the passing of the Speaker’s wife, describing the sad developmnt as “trying and tough moment for the state.”
Bello described Pastor Kolawole as a virtuous and God-fearing woman who stood firmly behind her husband at all times in the course of their marital journey until she was called home.
The governor noted that Pastor Esther Kolawole left a great vacuum, adding she would be sorely missed by the people for all the roles she played during her lifetimes.
He said the state government would stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the speaker and his family at this trying moment.
The Governor also condoled with the entire family of Prince Kolawole, the State Assembly and the people of Kabba Bunu constituency over the issue and prayed God to grant the him,his family; the House of Assembly, the people of Kabba Bunu and the entire state, the fortitude to bear the loss and grant the soul of the reposed eternal rest.
Pastor Mrs Kolawole is survived by her husband, children, siblings and aged mother.
Edited by Dada Ahmed.
