Jide Tinubu: APC, Atiku, Ajimobi, Bode George, Ajomale mourn

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the death of Jide Tinubu as shocking.
Jide, the first son of former Lagos State Governor and National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, died in the early hours of Wednesday.
He was a law graduate of the University of Liverpool, England, obtained a Masters degree in Maritime Law from the University of London and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1999.
The APC, in a statement by the National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, said in a statement: “The All Progressives Congress (APC) has received the sad news of the death of Jide Tinubu, the son of the former governor of Lagos State and the Party’s National Leader, H.E. Sen. Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, with great shock and grief.
“It is never easy losing a child or any loved one. Indeed, it is hardest when they are taken from us too soon. Many who met the late Jide Tinubu, who was a lawyer, fondly described him as cerebral, industrious and full of life.
“In this moment of grief, the Party offers its sincere condolence and deepest sympathy to His Excellency and other immediate family members over the painful loss. May the outpouring of sympathy and the comfort in knowing that the late Jide’s death is felt by many, help the family through this difficult time.
“We pray Almighty Allah (SWT) grant the late Jide eternal rest”.
Former Vice President and APC chieftain, Atiku Abubakar, expressed shock and anguish over the death.
In a personal message by the Waziri Adamawa, Atiku commiserated with the Tinubu family, counseling them not to lose faith in the will of Allah, despite the oddity of the present pain and challenges they may have found themselves in.
“Nothing happens in this world without the will of Allah. How long we live or when to die is all ordained by the Almighty. But it’s most heart-breaking for any parent to bury his or her own child. I pray that Almighty Allah would grant the Asiwaju and Senator Remi, his wife, and the rest of the family the fortitude to bear this huge loss”, Atiku said.
The former Vice President also called on men and women of goodwill, friends and associates to rally round the Tinubus in prayers as they brave their moment of grief and loss of a dear family member.
“My family and I are deeply saddened over the death of this promising young man. We are touched and are praying fervently that our brothers and sisters who are suddenly bereaved would pull through this difficult time with trust and faith in the Creator who gives and takes at His command.”
The Waziri Adamawa prays that Allah (SWT) will comfort Asiwaju Tinubu and his family and grant the soul of the departed al Jannah firdaus.
Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, also condoled with Tinubu, over what he called “the depressing news” of the death of his beloved scion, Jide.
In a statement by his Special Adviser, Communication and Strategy, Mr. Yomi Layinka, the governor expressed regrets that the cold hands of death have snatched another promising and ebullient young man.
Ajimobi described the sudden death of the APC national leader’s son as not only shocking but also, unfortunate and disheartening.
The governor said: “My dear Asiwaju, please accept my heartfelt condolences. On behalf of myself, family and the good people of Oyo State, I pray that God will give you the strength and courage to bear this monumental loss.
“My thoughts and prayers are with you in this trying period. With Jide’s death, the country has lost another shining star and future leader. May the Almighty comfort his wife, children and the entire family.”
Former Deputy National Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, described the loss as “sad and shocking”.
He said in a condolence message: “Nobody wants to lose anybody, talk less of a first son. This is a young man who died at a young age.
“I sympathise with Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. I know it is not going to be easy for him at this moment but I want him to take solace in the fact that everybody will die one day.
“May the soul of the departed rest in peace”.
The Lagos State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Henry Ajomale, also commiserated with Tinubu.
He said in a tweet: “Dear Member, it’s with regrets that I inform you of the demise of Mr. Jide Tinubu, the Son of Our dear and esteemed Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Please commiserate with him”.