The Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, has described late Lanre Razak, as a forthright politician and example of true loyalty.
Obasa stated this in a condolence message issued on Sunday in Lagos.
Late Razak, a former Commissioner for Transportation and Chairman, Epe Local Government, Lagos State, died on Saturday after a brief illness.
Obasa, in his condolence message, described the death of the prominent Lagos politician as a major loss to the country and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
He noted that Razak’s death had left a huge gap that would be difficult to fill in the polity of the state.
According to him, the late politician and APC Stalwart lived a life worthy of emulation.
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He added: “He was a marked example for politicians of true loyalty as a politician. He was always there, putting in great efforts for the advancement of Lagos State.
“Chief Razak believed in our party, its leaders and the state and he worked passionately to sustain the tempo of democracy and, for this, he earned the respect of all and sundry.
“It is painful that death decided to snatch him away at a time Lagos and our party needed his wisdom and experience more than before.”
Obasa, however, said Razak’s friend, family and the state would take solace in the roles he played for the betterment of the state while he was alive.
The speaker said they would forever miss his calm nature, his wisdom, knowledge of the state and political experience.
He prayed God to grant the deceased eternal rest and give the family and the state, the fortitude to bear this huge loss.