Date: 2012-11-11

Kwara ACN leader Mohammed Dele Belgore SAN has commiserated with the government and people of Oyo State over the death of former Governor Lam Adesina. Belgore, Kwara ACN governorship candidate in the 2011 poll, said Pa Adesina's "glittering sense of modesty" stood him out in an era and society dotted with corrupt and arrogant politicians.

A statement by Belgore's media aide, Rafiu Ajakaye, quoted him as saying: "We commiserate with the Government and people of Oyo State on the death of the former Gov Lamidi Adesina. Pa Adesina's death, no doubt, is a great loss to the people of Oyo, our party ACN and of course the entire country as it marked the exit of one of the last men standing in the history of this young democracy and our people's pursuit of good governance.

"We however find comfort in the fact that in an era where corruption, questionable wealth and arrogant display of same stand many people out, Pa Adesina would be remembered for belonging in the ranks of those who helped the course of liberty, democracy and good governance - and he did all these with glittering sense of modesty.

"We pray the Almighty to grant him eternal rest and the family the fortitude to bear the huge loss."