The Governor of Osun State, Adegboyega Oyetola, has sympathised with ace singer, David Adedeji, popularly known as Davido over the death of his son, Ifeanyi, saying that it is a loss no responsible person would ever wish for.
Similarly, the governor has also sympathised with Davido’s father, Dr. Deji Adeleke, over the death of his grandson, saying as a grandfather himself, he feels Dr. Adeleke’s pain.
The Adelekes hail from Ede in Osun.
Governor Oyetola prayed to God to comfort him and the entire family at this trying time.
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, Oyetola said: “On behalf of myself and the people of Osun, I sympathise with Davido, over the death of his son, Ifeanyi. I know how painful it is to see a boy we all saw last week bubbling with life to now be referred to in the past. I pray God comfort you and Chioma. Rest assured, very soon, God will bless you both with another son who will live long to fulfill his dreams in life.
“I pray God give you both and your parents the fortitude to bear this painful loss.”
Similarly, the presidential candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu described the incident as a “painful tragedy”.
“Oluremi and I send our heartfelt and deepest condolences to David, Chioma, and the entire Adeleke family over the tragic loss of their son, Ifeanyi.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. May the Lord grant them the fortitude and strength to deal with this painful tragedy,” he said in a statement published via his verified Twitter handle.