APC Govs say progressive community, Ogun lost political asset in late Pa Abiodun

By Ikechukwu Okaforadi

Governors elected on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC), under the auspices of Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), have mourned Pa Emmanuel Adesanya Abiodun, the father of Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, who died recently.
In a condolence statement issued yesterday by the chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, who is also the Governor of Kebbi State, the Forum said Pa Abiodun’s death is a loss to the nation and the Nigerian progressive community.
To this end, PGF states its union with the Ogun State Governor and the people of the state in morning the death of Pa Emmanuel Abiodun, saying “We join the family of H.E. Dapo Abiodun and the people of Ogun State to pray for repose of the soul of our dear Pa Abiodun”.
The statement reads “The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) received the death of Pa (Dr) Emmanuel Adesanya Abiodun with heavy heart and gratitude to God for a life well lived. His death is a loss to the nation and the Nigerian progressive community.
“We join the family of H.E. Dapo Abiodun and the people of Ogun State to pray for repose of the soul of our dear Pa Abiodun. We pray that God Almighty grants the family the fortitude to bear this heavy loss.
“May God reward all the good works of Pa Abiodun, forgive his limitations and bless what he left behind. May the soul of Pa (Dr) Emmanuel Adesanya Abiodun rest in peace!”