Funke Akindele loses mother few weeks to governorship poll

Funke Akindele, running mate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Lagos State, has lost her mother.

This was made known in a statement issued by Akindele’s sister, Olubunmi Akindele, on Tuesday.

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The statement read “It is with heavy hearts, but in total submission to God Almighty that the Adebanjo and Akindele families announce the passing of their daughter, mother, grandmother and sister, DR. R B ADEBANJO-Akindele, which occurred on Tuesday 07 February 2023.

“May her gentle soul begin its rest eternal in peace. Amen. Obsequies in honour of her passing shall be announced in due course – Olubunmi Akindele.”

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