The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on Sunday bid food night to late Kemi Nelson, a member of the party who died on Sunday at the age of 63.
Tinubu in a statement highlighted the leadership virtues of the demised female politician and activist, eulogizing her commitment to the progressivism and contributions to the development of Lagos State.
The APC presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, thereafter, commiserated with the family, Lagos State government and the APC family over the death of Kemi Nelson, who he celebrated as Yeye of the universe.
Tinubu in the statement posted on his office la twitter handle Bola Ahmed Tinubu @officialABAT reads:
“Goodnight Yeye Chief Mrs. Kemi Nelson
“I was shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of activist, prominent politician and one of my closest associates, Yeye Chief (Mrs.) Kemi Nelson.
“A nationalist and grassroots mobiliser, Mrs. Nelson ranked highly within our progressive front. She was relentless, she was dedicated and she worked assiduously for the creation of the Nigeria of our dreams. She could well have achieved and sustained personal success as a private citizen concerning herself solely with the welfare of her family. Instead, she passionately committed herself to politics as a vehicle for her to contribute to the common good.
“Throughout the course of her life, Mrs. Nelson did much for the development of Lagos, the cause of progressivism, and the progress of Nigeria. As Commissioner, she began the Skills Acquisition and Empowerment Centres in various local government areas across Lagos which, to this day, continue to empower disadvantaged women, men, and youths in the state.
“We shall never forget Yeye Nelson for her past sacrifice for Lagos and indeed, Nigeria, she will be remembered for her commitment to the womenfolk, and the downtrodden, she will be celebrated.
“I will always remember Yeye for her loyalty, sense of duty, abiding compassion for humanity, and for always being there for us, and our progressive course.
“I commiserate with her family, particularly, her doting husband and children. I mourn with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and our APC family. I commiserate with her numerous associates across the country, including First Lady, Hajiya Aisha Buhari.
“We have all lost an illustrious woman. May we all have the strength to live with this passing. I pray that God Almighty grant her eternal rest. Good night Yeye Nelson. Good night Yeye of the Universe.”