Nollywood actress and Peoples Democratic Party deputy governorship candidate in Lagos State, Funke Akindele, has spoken after the death of her mother.
Akindele’s sister, Olubunmi Akindele, announced the death of their mother on Tuesday.
According to The Punch, she shared a post via her Instagram account on Friday, the actress said that she and her family are not mourning the death of their mother, but they are celebrating a life well lived.
She said, “That’s my mum! My sweet mum! Ever lively! Ever jovial! Life of the party! Mum, you raised me to be very hardworking, dedicated and selfless. You were a blessing to not just your children but everyone around you.
You always had a positive impact in the lives of anyone that came across you.
“You taught us the way of the Lord; how to pray, how to serve God and how to commit all things to him.
We have the fear of God in our hearts because of how you nurtured us to be compassionate in everything we do. You didn’t stop at teaching us alone, you further extended this same legacy to your grandchildren by teaching them how to pray too at a very young age.
“Mum, you were very selfless and did everything humanely possible to give us the best life. I want to thank you mum, for raising us well despite the ups and downs.”
Yes it hurts, but I’m happy that your legacy lives on with us your children and grandchildren as well and you’re in a better place.
“ I’m definitely going to miss you mummy❤️❤️❤️. And I promise I’d never give up just like you always advised.”
“I’ll make sure I give my best to anything I do and victory will be my portion in Jesus name. I shall make you proud mum.”
“I’m glad you didn’t weep over your children. I’m glad you saw your grandchildren. I’m glad you lived a fulfilled life.”
“Mum we’re not mourning rather we’re celebrating a life well lived. May your soul rest in perfect peace🕊🕊 I love you mummy ❤️❤️❤️.”
Sanwo-Olu consoles Funke Akindele on Mother’s death
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has sympathised with the deputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, in Lagos, Funke Akindele, over the death of her mother, Dr Adebanjo-Akindele.
Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Gboyega Akosile, on Tuesday, said it is difficult to find the right words to condole someone who lost a beloved person, noting that losing mothers is one of the deepest sorrows for man.
The governor prayed for peace, comfort, courage and love for Funke, his immediate siblings, and the Adebanjo and Akindele families as they mourn the deceased.
The statement reads;
“My heart goes out to Funke, friends of the Adebanjo and Akindele families on the demise of their daughter, mother and grandmother, Dr RB Adebanjo-Akindele who answered the ultimate call today, Tuesday, February 7, 2023.
“Death of loved ones, whenever it happens, is usually a very painful episode but we must be consoled by the good life lived by the deceased person. We should relish in the beautiful memories the dead left behind for us.”
“On behalf of my family and the good people of Lagos State, I hereby express my heartfelt condolences to the entire families and friends of Adebanjo and Akindele.”
“May God grant the soul of the departed eternal rest and the families the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss,” he added.”
