Tajudeen Olusi, a prominent member of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), the highest decision-making body within the Lagos chapter of the All Progressives Congress, is mourning the loss of his beloved wife, Mariam.
Mrs. Mariam Olusi, who was the mother of Adetoyese Olusi, Chairman of the Lagos Island Council, passed away at the age of 77 this past Saturday.
Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, Chairman of the Lagos APC, paid tribute to the late matriarch, describing her as a devoted wife and a loving mother to her accomplished children. Throughout her life, she stood as a strong support for her husband, especially during his political career.
In a statement released by the party’s publicity secretary, Seye Oladejo, Ojelabi further highlighted that Mrs. Olusi led a long and honorable life, free from controversy. She was not only a mentor but also a role model for women, exemplifying love, dedication, compassion, and unwavering commitment to moral values.
He said in the course of life laced with some thorns, she bore the occasional vicissitudes with uncommon courage, calmness and superlative understanding.
Ojelabi condoled with the widower, Pa Olusi, lamenting that he has lost a life companion, whose place in the Matiku Sanusi Olusi family cannot be filled.
He also commiserated with the sons, Adetoyese and Sola, both chieftains of the ruling party, urging them to take solace in the fact that their beloved mother left behind the legacies of good virtues at the family level and in the society.
Ojelabi added:”I received with shock the death of our amiable mother, Mama Mariam Iyabo Olusi, wife of our great party leader, Papa Prince Tajudeen Olusi.
“She was a devoted wife and pillar of her husband successful exploits in politics, government, community commitment and religious involvement.
“Our leader has lost a life companion and most invaluable supporter. But, we take solace in her worthwhile existence and election of legacies of love, compassion and duty before her transition. May her soul rest in peace.”
