I am deeply saddened by the passing on of the former Governor of Kwara state, Alhaji Adamu Atta, which took place this morning. As you know he was not just a close friend and political associate of my late father during the days of the NPN but he was also the father of my first wife Saratu and the grandfather of my first child Folake.
I loved and admired Uncle Adamu deeply and I shall miss him enormously. He was indeed one of those that inspired and encouraged me to get into politics in 1989. His tenure as Governor of the old Kwara state between 1979 and 1983 during the Second Republic was second to none and he was undoubtedly one of the all-time greats in the political arena of our country.
On behalf of the Fani-Kayode family I hereby express my profound condolences to the Atta royal family of Okene and to the good people of Kogi state for this irreparable loss. May Uncle Adamu’s soul rest in perfect peace. Femi Fani Kayode
