By Akinwale Kasali
Legendary Juju Maestro, Sunday Adeneye, popularly referred to as King Sunny Ade, KSA, has lost his amiable wife of decades, Hon. Risikat Ajoke Adeneye.
The late wife of the Musician was a Politician, and a former member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, who represented Amuwo Odofin II Constituency between 2003-2011. She died in the early hours of today, Tuesday September 21, 2021, allegedly, after a courageous battle with cancer.
It was gathered that the death of the late APC loyalist had battled with the disease for a long time before she succumed finally to death.
However, Mr George Folarin Olawande, confirmed the death on behalf of the family in a statement on Tuesday.
The statement read in part:
“We wish to formally inform, friends, well-wishers, political associates, and the general public that Hon Risikat Ajoke Adegeye passed on after a brief illness during the early hours of Tuesday, 21st September 2021.
“Hon Risikat Ajoke Adegeye was a Honourable Member in the 6th Assembly of the Lagos State House of Assembly.
“She will be greatly missed not only by her immediate family but also by her political associates and followers. Further information in respect to her burial ceremony will be announced later after extensive consultations with the family.
“Thank you as we pray that she continues to rest peacefully and eternally with the Almighty God.”
Her remains has since been deposited at the TOS Funeral Homes, Lagos.
She is survived by her grieving husband and son, George Folarin.
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