President Muhammadu Buhari has joined the government and people of Ekiti in mourning the passing of the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Funminiyi Afuye.
Afuye died on Wednesday in Ado-Ekiti, aged 66 years.
In a condolence message by his spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, on Thursday in Abuja, Buhari said the late Speaker had distinguished himself as a key soldier for democracy.
He noted that the deceased was widely admired as a humble grassroots political leader who relentlessly championed the interests of his people.
“He served the state and its people diligently and devoted his life to uplifting the common good,” the president said.
He prayed for the repose of his soul and fortitude on the part of his family, friends, admirers and the entire people of the State in bearing the loss.
