Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has paid glowing tribute to the late South-West Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief (Mrs) Yetunde Shakirat Adesanya, describing her as a loyal political associate, respected grassroots mobiliser, and distinguished leader whose life was devoted to the service of humanity and the growth of progressive politics.

The governor spoke, yesterday, during a Day of Songs and Tributes organised in honour of the late women leader at the Cinema Hall of the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta.

Abiodun said Adesanya was deeply passionate about the advancement of women and the strengthening of the APC, noting that she combined unwavering loyalty with uncommon humility, selflessness, and dedication to public service.

According to him, her tireless grassroots engagements inspired countless women to participate actively in the democratic process and contributed significantly to the consolidation of the party’s structure across the South-West region.

“Chief Adesanya possessed remarkable strength of character, uncommon humility, and an enduring passion for public service. She was a compassionate leader who believed in uplifting others, offering guidance, encouragement, and support to those around her,” the governor said.

He added that her death represents a painful loss not only to her family but also to Ogun State, the APC, the South-West region, and the numerous communities she impacted through decades of selfless service and purposeful leadership.

A party chieftain, Tolu Bankole, who spoke on behalf of the National Chairman of the APC, described the late Adesanya as “an institution and a movement,” who served the party with integrity, dedication, and unwavering commitment.

Also, the South-West APC Ex-Officio, Mrs Bunmi Orileowo, representing the National Women Leader of the APC, described the deceased as a selfless and hardworking party stalwart whose contributions played a pivotal role in the party’s successes across the region.

The Speaker of Ogun State House of Assembly, Oludaisi Elemide, said Adesanya was a dependable friend of the legislature who gave her all to every cause she believed in.

The Ogun State Chairman of the APC, Yemi Sanusi, represented by the party’s Deputy Chairman, James Dina, described her as “the voice that spoke when others were silent and the hand that lifted others when they were weary.”

In a sermon, Pastor Abolaji Olufemi of the Cherubim and Seraphim Church reminded the congregation of the brevity of life and the importance of fulfilling God’s purpose.

The cleric urged people to make meaningful impacts with the gifts and opportunities entrusted to them by God, stressing that only those who surrender their lives to God can fully accomplish their divine assignments.