Florence, widow of the late Dr. Olusola Saraki, yesterday described him as a wonderful man.

She said: "I have to thank God for everything. He was a very wonderful man. I can never forget him. He was a good father, a good husband and he was very good to his people. He was a nice man. I pray that Almighty God would grant him eternal rest."

Daughter Mrs. Tope Edu said: "He was a loving man, nice, generous. I pray that God will grant him eternal rest.

"I will miss his kindness and his warmth and his affection. He was a very affectionate father. I will miss his generousity and love he had for everybody."

Frontline businessman Chief Adekunle Ojora, the late Saraki’s in-law, described his death as "a tragedy at this time when we still need very much of his contributions. But we thank God for his life and his legacy.

"All of us that were close to him would ensure that his legacy is preserved. May his soul rest in peace. Baba made his mark. You can see the thunderous crowd. That shows his contributions to Kwara State."