GANI ADAMS, DANIEL MOURN FASEUN, FOUNDER OF OODUA PEOPLES CONGRESS

Adams pointed  out that he received the news of the death with shock and disbelieve,adding that, ‘it was with shock that I received the sad news of the passing of our Papa and founding father of Odua Peoples Congress (OPC) which occurred today, December 1, 2018.  This, no doubt, is a moment of great grief for entire family of OPC, Yoruba nation, Nigeria and the world at large’

He added,’ but it is also clear that the deep sense of loss over the demise of our beloved leader is shared by many like me.  I hasten therefore to address this statement to commiserate with the immediate family over this painful bereavement.

He added further that, the deceased in his life time made outstanding contributions to the progress of the nation in many capacities, and no doubt left behind a worthy legacy through his careers as a renowned medical doctors and politician among other

He emphasized further that the late Faseun was one of the good doctors trained in China as an acupuncturist, ‘a former presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 90s.I see him as a father, and I passed through him for a period of five years’

Penpushing also reports that, Adams emphasized that the late Faseun   deserves all respect because he acquitted himself so diligently, and will also be remembered as a distinguished leader in all ramifications, and one that was greatly admired by the general public and his peers as a straight forward and complete gentleman.

He also pointed out that the deceased deserves all the tributes having had the privilege of close association with him as a leader, father and confidant for many years, adding that he can affirm his democrat lifestyle nature

‘He demonstrated wisdom, honesty and good leadership, established friendship, harmony and accommodation across board. He was as a community leader and a prominent patriot, which was no doubt a testimony to be reference to’.

 ‘Baba exhibited very good leadership qualities, wisdom and wealth of experience which indeed he put to use in the discharge of his responsibility, as well as upholding the institution’s tradition of excellence, while alive.  

‘He will also be remembered for his invaluable contributions to building a better society.   He will be surely missed by all of us. I extend on behalf of my family, the Odua Peoples Congress (OPC) our sincere condolences on the transition of our beloved leader and father and pray that the Almighty God  grant the bereaved family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss’.

‘Until his death, Baba was the Founding father and Spiritual Leader of Oodua People’s Congress based the peace resolutions brokered by the former Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel on March 7th, 2005, which led to my emergence as the National Coordinator of Oodua People’s Congress’

The former Governor of Ogun State,  Otunba Gbenga Daniel on his own condolence message  described the late  Faseun as a fearless fighter and a great Yoruba leader whose contributions to nation building and entrenchment of democratic ideals shall be greatly missed.

Penpushing reports that, Daniel stated that he was saddened by the passing of Faseun especially at this crucial period of our national life when his wealth of experience and wisdom matter. 

“He spent a good part of his life in the service of his people and humanity leaving on his trail inimitable legacies in patriotism and exemplary statesmanship. He was a noble and courageous leader who stood his ground for equity, fairness and peace in a just society”.