Reps Minority Caucus Expresses Sadness on Deputy Chief Whip’s Demise

The House of Representatives Minority Caucus has expressed sadness over the demise of the Deputy Chief Whip, Rep. Adewunmi Onanuga.

 

In a condolence message issued by the Minority Leader, Rep. Kingsley Chinda (PDP-Rivers), the caucus described Onanuga as a quintessential, pragmatic and responsive humanist.

 

Onanuga, who died on Wednesday, represented Sagamu/Ikenne/Remo North Federal Constituency and was serving her second term in the house.

 

Chinda said that the caucus was touched, heartbroken and extremely sad over the passing of an outstanding lawmaker and resourceful politician whose passion for good governance and interest in people’s personal development were unequivocal.

 

“It is with heavy heart, deep sorrows and tearful pains that we, on behalf of the minority caucus in the House of Representatives, express our deepest condolences to the leadership and entire members of the 10th House over the untimely demise of the Deputy Chief Whip, Rep. Adewunmi Onanuga.

 

“No doubt, the house has lost a valuable asset whose unique contributions to debates and assignment, unflinching forthrightness on developmental issues and unrestrained support for all, regardless of party affinity, ethnicity and religion were unparalleled.

 

“She was a natural bridge-builder, resilient politician and altruistic personality who, at all times, exhibited unusual interest and uncommon support in the realisation of the 10th House’s Legislative Agenda and personal development of members,” he said.

 

Meaningful transformation

Chinda said that her demise was very painful, as it came at a time when her unfeigned interventions to national development and meaningful transformation of Nigeria were most needed.

 

He, however, said that the caucus would take solace in the fact that while in the house, the deceased distinguished herself creditably.

 

The lawmaker said that as the deputy chief whip and member representing the people of Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency, she performed her duties with grace, selflessness and excellence.

 

“She will be remembered for her candour, boldness, insights and ingenuity towards national cohesion, sustained advocacy for the emancipation of women, youths and ordinary Nigerians.

 

“Though pained about her shocking eclipse from earth, as mere mortals, we submit to the tenets of the Almighty who gives and takes when He wills. Also, we pray that God will not only repose her soul but grant her eternal peace.”

 

He prayed to God to comfort her immediate and entire family, grant  all her loved ones fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

 

NAN/Lateefah Ibrahim