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Obasa, Lawmakers Mourn As Ex-Lagos Speaker Dies At 82

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Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa has said that the death of Abayomi Kinyomi, a former Speaker in the State, is a great loss to the state.

Sharing his thoughts on the loss of the lawmaker in a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Eromosele Ebhomele, on Wednesday, Obasa stated that Kinyomi would be missed for his contributions to the advancement of Lagos.

Obasa pleaded with the deceased immediate family, friends and associates to find peace in the fact that he lived an exemplary life.

According to Obasa, “Rt. Hon. Kinyomi lived a good life both privately and in public office in which he served Lagos diligently and passionately. His service and love for Lagos state can never be forgotten.

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“We will sorely miss him, his wisdom and contributions to the growth and development of our dear state.

“On behalf of my colleagues at the Lagos State House of Assembly, I pray that Allah, the Most Beneficial, the Most Merciful, grant him eternal rest and give those he left behind the divine strength to carry on, amin.”

Rt. Hon. Kinyomi, who served as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly between January 1992 and November 1993, died at 82 on Tuesday after a brief illness.

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