Death of Kemi Nelson a painful, big loss to Lagos APC – Sanwo-Olu

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Sunday decried the death of Kemi Nelson, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Lagos State, saying it us a painful and big loss to him and the state party leadership, among others.  Governor Sanwo-Olu in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile, declared: “The death of Chief (Mrs) Kemi Nelson is a painful and big loss to me personally. It is also a great loss to the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), our party, APC, the deceased family, and friends.

“I am saddened by the passage of this indefatigable, devoted, loyal, committed, progressive democrat and team player who played remarkable roles in the success of our party at the state, zonal and national levels during her lifetime.

“Chief Kemi Nelson as a consummate politician and committed leader of her people, especially women, contributed immensely to the growth and development of our great party as APC Women Leader in Lagos and South-West. She also did her best for our dear Lagos State during her tenure as Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation.

“She will be missed dearly by her family, friends and the entire political class, particularly GAC, chieftains and members of the ruling party across Lagos State and Nigeria.

“I pray that God would grant the soul of our beloved GAC member, Chief Kemi Nelson, eternal rest and comfort to the immediate and political family she left behind.”