Shammeh, community leaders eulogise Koleosho
By Damilola Kushimo
Still mourning the death of the former Community Development Committee (CDC) chairman, Alhaji Kadiri Koleosho last Sunday, prominent members of the community have continued to extol his virtues.
Koleosho, a two-time chairman of the CDC between 2008 and 2014 died at the age of 82 after a protracted disease that had him flown abroad for treatments before settling in Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) where he eventually died on Sunday last week.
Although he had since been buried at Atan Cemetery according to Islamic rite and his 8th Day Fidau prayer held on Sunday, prominent members of the community have continued to extol the virtues of the former banker survived by four children and many grandchildren.
The council chairman, Hon. Shamsudeen Olaleye described the late elder statesman as a consummate leader with a peaceful disposition to life.
He stated: “At a time the polity was bereft of a true leader, Baba Koleosho was a true leader in his actions and deeds. He was committed to peace, justice and equity.
“Indeed, he would be surely missed especially his invaluable advice that have helped immeasurably to stabilize our polity. He was an exemplary leader for a new political order in Isolo. I am quite certain he is destined for Al-Janat Fridauz because he was a good man who lived for peace,” Olaleye added.
The incumbent CDC Chairman, Mr. Segun Olatunde, who also paid a glowing tribute to the deceased, described him as first among his equals and a progressive politician who was passionate about community development.
“He was my adopted father, a very strong politician in Isolo LCDA, a political leader. He was a community man, a loving father. Baba was first among the equals. The story of Isolo CDC cannot be complete without a mention of his role in the creation and development of CDAs in Isolo.
“He was a community man who was passionate about development of the community. We would all miss him very much and we pray God provide his immediate family the fortitude to bear the loss,” he prayed.
“He is a man I cherish so much, very peaceful man, humble and committed to community development. He was my predecessor and I enjoy his association. He was a loving father. May Almighty Allah grant him Aljanat-Firdaus,” prayed Alhaji Fatai Abisiga, the immediate past CDC Chairman.
