Wada Condoles Family, THISDAY on Adeyemo’s Death

Clerics, friends pay last respects to late deputy political editor

Jaiyeola Andrews

The immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Capt. Idris Wada, has said he received with great shock, the demise of the Deputy Politics Editor of THISDAY, Ademola Adeyemo.

Wada condoled with the family of Adeyemo, as well as the management of THISDAY Newspapers, describing the deceased as a thorough bred professional.

The former governor sent the condolences in a letter he personally signed. saying: “It is with utmost shock and disbelief that I receive the terribly sad news of the passing on of Alhaji Ademola Adeyemo on the night of January 25, 2016.

“I can still vividly recollect our discussion that fateful night, a few hours before he died. His voice was as vibrant as ever and our discussion was so reassuring and full of some matters to pursue the next day.

“Alas, our dear friend and brother, Alhaji Ademola Adeyemo, could not reach that next day, Allah, the Omnipotent had called him to come to His eternal home to rest.

“I am still in shock and yet to come to terms with his sudden departure from this sinful earth, I can only imagine how devastated you as members of his immediate family are today.

“My prayer is that the gentle soul of Ademola rests in peace in Aljannatu Firdausi as we all grapple to terms with the unfortunate incidence.

“God will comfort all members of the family and give them the fortitude to bear the sad loss.

“We must be reminded that all of us are on a life’s journey knowing that this world is not our home. All of us will one day depart this world to meet our creator,” Wada wrote in the condolence letter.

He prayed that may Adeyemo’s gentle soul rest in peace, adding: “Please accept the assurances of my highest esteem.”

Meanwhile, friends of Adeyemo also yesterday paid him their last respects at the Fidau service for the late veteran journalist where they prayed Allah to grant him Aljanah Firdaous led by scores of Islamic clerics headed by Imam Raji Munirudeen

The clerics who described him as a devout Muslim who did his best in the area to uplift the religion, also recalled his love for fellow community members irrespective of the race, religion or social inclination they belonged.

THISDAY management was represented by the News Editor, Mr. Davidson Iriekpen; the Political Editor, Mr. Olawale Olaleye; the Administration/Human Resource Manager, Adedapo Olojo; Ademola Babalola, Felix Ademola, Hammed Shittu, Taiwo Alli and Benjamin Faloye.

Iriekpen described Adeyemo as a dedicated and hard-working journalists and a very peaceful person.

He added that just like other members of staff, he felt bad and sad with the news of Adeyemo’s death.

Iriekpen called on his children to emulate their father who was dedicated to his job, and was very peaceful.

He advised his wife to be strong in order to take care of the children. He equally appreciated all those who put together the ceremony and prayed that God will reward them.

Among the well wishers were the late journalist friends, including Dr. Deolu Akande, Yemi Giwa, Diran Odeyemi, Victor Oluwadamilare, Alhaji Soladoye Adewole, Dr. Festus Adedayo and members of the Oyo state council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) led by its Vice-Chairman, Prince Segun Adeyemo.