Fmr. President Olusegun Obasanjo Commiserates With The Awolowos' On The Death Of Their Matriach.

OBJ signing the condolence register at the Awolowo Residence.

Former presi­dent Olusegun Obasanjo has enjoined all Nigerians not to be downcast over Mama Awolowo's Death, describing it as a departure of an icon that should be celebrated by all.

Obasanjo said when he first heard of Mama Awolo­wo’s demise, he immediately put a phone call through to one of her daughters, Dr. Tokunbo Dosunmu to con­firm the development.

The former president  arrived at the country home of the Awolowo’s at about 7:20pm to condole with the family, said that the death of the nonagenarian was least expected at this point in time noting that he was only look­ing forward to her centenary celebrations.

“Mama’s life had been a joy to many as the matri­ach of the Yoruba race hav­ing been the first lady of the Western Region. There must not be a vaccum. Mama’s shoe is too big ,what all of us will have to do is to make our feet bigger so as to enter her shoes.