Tinubu mourns passing of campaigner, Mrs Toyin Badmus
President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has expressed sorrow over the passing of Chief (Mrs) Toyin Badmus, a leader of market women in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and his steadfast supporter.
Mrs Badmus, who was the Iyaloya of Abuja and a senior member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), participated in the Tinubu/Shettima campaign in a variety of capacities.
She passed away on Sunday at aged 62.
In a condolence message released by his office on Monday, signed by Abdulaziz Abdulaziz, Tinubu praised the commitment of the late businesswoman to the ideals of progressive politics and the development of Nigeria.
“I was deeply saddened by the news of the death of Chief Toyin Badmus. She was a principled woman and dogged supporter of our party and my candidacy till we achieved victory in the election.
“I was amazed by her energy and enthusiasm, which she deployed wholly in the struggle for the welfare and progress of market women and traders in the FCT and beyond.
“She also exhibited the same commitment in her assiduous contributions to the success of our campaign.
“Her wise counsel and patriotic posture would be sorely missed especially at this time when we are preparing to take the reins of leadership.
“As part of our campaign commitment and to honour Mrs Badmus’s memory, we will ensure that the traders she loved so much benefit immensely from friendly policies of our administration that would better their lot.
“I extend my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the deceased as well as all FCT and Nigerian traders for this irreparable loss.
“May Almighty Allah grant His mercies on her soul,” Tinubu said.