Buhari reacts to death of Tola Oyediran, Awolowo’s eldest daughter

President Muhammadu Buhari has mourned the death of the Mrs. Tola Oyediran, eldest daughter of the late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo.

In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, Buhari extended his condolences to the Awolowo family, especially the only surviving daughter of Mrs Oyediran, Dr Tokunbo Awolowo.

“President Muhammadu Buhari sends condolences to the family of late Premier of the Western Region and nationalist, Chief Obafemi Awolowo over the passing of Mrs Tola Oyediran, eldest daughter of the sage.

“The President commiserates with friends and associates of Mrs Oyediran, particularly her only surviving sister, Mrs Tokunbo Awolowo, over the sad loss, urging the family to take solace in the investments of the deceased in making life better for others.

“As the family mourns, President Buhari prays that the Almigty God will receive the soul of the departed, and comfort all her loved ones,” the statement said.