Tinubu, Obasa, Adebule, others mourn APC South-West women leader, Kemi Nelson

The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has expressed sadness over the passing of a chieftain of the party in Lagos State, Chief Kemi Nelson, who died during a brief illness on Sunday at the age of 66.

In a statement, yesterday, Tinubu, who described Nelson as a good woman, stated: “I was shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of activist, prominent politician and one of my closest associates, Yeye Kemi Nelson.

“We shall never forget Yeye Nelson. For her past sacrifice for Lagos and indeed Nigeria, she will be remembered. For her commitment to the womenfolk and the downtrodden, she will be celebrated.”

ALSO, the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Eromosele Ebhomele, described the death of the politician as a huge loss to Lagos State, the party she served with so much passion, members of the party and Nigeria.

“The shock is indescribable. It is so huge and painful. Indeed, we lost a very bright light that had always brought the desired radiance to our party,” he said.

IN the same vein, the APC Lagos West Senatorial District candidate, Dr. Idiat Oluranti Adebule, has described the death of Nelson as shocking and sad.

According to her, Yeye Sewa’s death came at a time the party needs her most in galvanising support through the mobilisation of women across the country.

“We’ll miss her contributions to the growth and development of our great party. She was a dedicated politician and a remarkable woman. She advocated and encouraged women participation in politics with great passion,” Adebule said.