More sympathizers have continued to pay condolence visits to the residence of the former Secretary to the Government of Federation (SGF), Chief Olu Falae who lost his second son, Deji, in the Associated aircraft crash in Lagos last Thursday.
Deji Falae, a Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, led Ondo State Government officials to Lagos State to convey the remains of former Governor Olusegun Agagu to Akure for Lying-In-State in Akure, the State Capital.
Falae sat close to his wife, Rachael wept profusely, while he was being consoled by sympathizers who besieged his residence.
The prominent politician who only uttered few words said he had gotten to his own peak of political life, explaining that he saw Deji as his replacement.
“I have lost my replacement in politics. I thought he would take over from me. It is very sad and a great lost to my family.
“I never influenced his appointment in Mimiko’s cabinet despite my relationship with the government. I can swear, Deji has passion for Nigeria politics, development of Ondo State and Nigeria. It is a great loss”
Akure South/North federal constituency representative at the Lower Chamber, Hon. Ifedayo Abegunde a.k.a, Abena who commiserated with Falae, said he was not there as a Lawmaker but a member of the family.
He described the late Deji as an illustrious son of Akure who has a great passion for the community.
Abegunde who also wept, while consoling Baba Falae, urged the people of Akure to embark on prayers, adding that the Liaison officer of the State in Lagos State, Mrs. E. Alabi who lost her life in the crash was an Akure indigene.