ABUJA (Sundiata Post) – Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) jave expressed shock and anguish over the sudden death of Jide, the son of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, national leader of the party.
Atiku in a statement issued by his media office, Abuja on Wednesday commiserated with the Tinubu family, counseling them not to lose faith in the will of Allah despite the oddity of the present pain and challenges they may have found themselves in.
“Nothing happens in this world without the will of Allah. How long we live or when to die is all ordained by the Almighty. But it’s most heart-breaking for any parent to bury his or her own child. I pray that Almighty Allah would grant the Asiwaju and Senator Remi, his wife, and the rest of the family the fortitude to bear this huge loss”, Atiku said.
The former Vice President also called on men and women of goodwill, friends and associates to rally round the Tinubus in prayers as they brave their moment of grief and loss of a dear family member.
“My family and I are deeply saddened over the death of this and promising young man. We are touched and are praying fervently that our brothers and sisters who are suddenly bereaved would pull through this difficult time with trust and faith in the Creator who gives and takes at His command,” he said.
On it’s part, the APC said it received the sad news of the death of Jide Tinubu, with great shock and grief.
The statement signed by Bolaji Abdullahi, it’s national publicity secretary, noted that it “is never easy losing a child or any loved one. Indeed, it is hardest when they are taken from us too soon. Many who met the late Jide Tinubu, who was a lawyer, fondly described him as cerebral, industrious and full of life.
“In this moment of grief, the party offers its sincere condolence and deepest sympathy to His Excellency and other immediate family members over the painful loss. May the outpouring of sympathy and the comfort in knowing that the late Jide’s death is felt by many, help the family through this difficult time.”