One-time senate leader, political godfather and icon of Kwara politics, Senator Abubakar Olusola Saraki, has died at the age of 79.
Senator Saraki who died after a brief illness in lagos, was the father of the former governor of Kwara state and a serving senator Dr. Abubakar Olusola Saraki.
After his arrival at the 42 Cameron road Ikoyi, Lagos residence of the late Saraki, son and former governor of Kwara state, Dr Bukola Saraki issued a statement to the press on behalf of the family.
"With gratitude to Almighty Allah, we announce the passage to eternity of our beloved father and grandfather, His Eminence, Oloye (Dr) Abubakar Olusola Saraki, Waziri of Ilorin, former Senate Leader, Second Republic, Federal Republic of Nigeria who answered the call to great beyond early hours of today. (17 May 1933 - 14 Nov
2012)
"We take solace in knowing that our father lived an exemplary life of service, and selfless devotion to development of his people and nation. Baba will be sorely missed.
"We pray for the repose of his soul that Almighty Allah grant him Al-Jannah Firdaus. Amin," the statement read.
Daily Trust