Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has expressed shock over the sudden death of Tunde Ashaolu, the publicity secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party in Kwara State.
Ashaolu, who clocked 47 on Saturday, slumped and died on Sunday evening.
Saraki said in a statement released on Monday by his media office that Ashaolu’s death has left many heartbroken.
“Just on Saturday, while celebrating the 50th birthday of one of our political associates who is Tunde’s birthday mate, I told Tunde: ‘You are 47 now, don’t worry, when you get to 50, we will all still be here to celebrate you.’ Now, Tunde, our ‘one-man army’ is gone,” said Saraki.
“I am devastated by this loss because, in everything that he did, Tunde was exemplary. He was committed to his work; courageous with his words and press statements, and a helping hand to everyone around him.
“Today, as we mourn our dear Tunde — our comrade, our friend, our brother, a father, a husband, a son, and most importantly, a champion in our fight — we celebrate the tremendous impact that he had on all of us throughout his life.”
He also commiserated with the deceased’s father, wife, friends and other members of his family.
