The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed sorrow over the death of Alhaja Sidikat Basiru, mother of the party’s National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru.
Her passing was confirmed in a statement issued in Osogbo on Sunday by the party’s Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi.
According to the party, the development is a painful loss not only to the Basiru family but also to those who benefited from the late matriarch’s kindness and positive influence.
The APC said, “The passing of the late Alhaja Basiru was in accordance with the will of Almighty Allah, who gives life and takes it at His appointed time.”
It urged the bereaved family to find comfort in their faith and accept the incident as part of divine will, noting that death is inevitable for all humans.
The party also noted, “The departure of a caring mother and a respected matriarch always leaves an irreplaceable vacuum.”
Describing the deceased, Olabisi said she lived a life marked by humility, discipline, and devotion to God, adding that she was widely respected for her virtues and humanitarian disposition.
The statement further read, “The Osun APC identifies with Senator Basiru at this difficult moment, acknowledging the immense grief associated with losing a beloved mother.”
It added, “We pray that Almighty Allah grants him, his siblings, and the entire family the strength, patience and fortitude to bear the painful and irreparable loss.”
The party also emphasized her legacy, stating, “The greatest tribute to the late matriarch is the outstanding legacy of good character, moral upbringing and service to humanity that she instilled in her children, particularly Senator Basiru, whose dedication to public service continues to inspire many within and outside the APC.”
It concluded its condolence message with prayers for the deceased, saying, “While extending its deepest sympathies to the entire Basiru family, relatives, friends and associates, the Osun APC prayed that Allah, in His infinite mercy, forgives the shortcomings of the deceased, accepts her return, enlarges her grave, illuminates it with His light, and admits her into the highest rank of Al-Jannatul Firdaus.”
The party reaffirmed solidarity with the senator and his family, wishing them strength as they mourn the loss of their mother.
