Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde Mourns Folarin’s Wife

Angela Folarin, wife of Senator Teslim Folarin, who represents Oyo Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has died, according to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State.

NEWS Direct recalls that Folarin lost his wife on Friday afternoon.

She died in the United Kingdom.

The news of her death was made public on Friday in Ibadan, the state capital.

Makinde, in his reaction, described the death of the deceased as a sad loss.

He described the wife of the senator as an exemplar.

Makinde, in a statement made available to DAILY POST Friday evening, described the deceased as a strong woman, who showed good courage.

He added that the deceased was an example to other women whose husbands are in politics.

Makinde said, “I received with sadness the news of the sudden demise of Barr. (Mrs) Angela Folarin, wife of my brother, Oloye Teslim Folarin, the Senator representing Oyo Central.

“This death is a sad loss to us in Oyo State, because Mrs Folarin was a symbol of courage and a great example for wives of politicians, as she stood by her spouse and gave courage to other women.

“I commiserate with her husband and the family, the Igbo Community in Oyo State and members of the Oyo State Caucus in the National Assembly.”