House of Representatives Mourns Prince Olaide Akinremi Jagaban

A two-term member representing Ibadan North federal constituency, Musiliudeen Olaide Akinremi popularly known as Jagaban is dead. 

Confirming his death, the Chairman of the House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr. announced that the representative serving in the 10th Assembly of the house passed away at 51 on Wednesday, July 10th, 2024 after a brief Illness. 

Expressing his profound sadness over the loss of Olaide Akinremi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD said “Rep. Akinremi Olaide Adewale was a beacon of dedication and service. His contributions to our legislative work, especially in the area of science and research, were invaluable. His passing is a great loss to the House, his constituency, and the nation. We will miss his leadership, wisdom, and the unique passion he brought to his work,” Members of the house of representatives is in state of mourning, as it has lost a member, who is represented the Ibadan North Federal Constituency of the house.

Until his death, Akinremi Jagaban was a member of APC and ‘served as a dedicated public servant known for his unwavering commitment to the development of his constituency and the country at large’, the House spokesman, Akin Rotimi Jr. stated.

The press statement released by the Chairman of the Media and Public Affairs also stated that Rep. Akinremi was as much a grassroots politician as he was an astute statesman who leveraged his goodwill and network of relationships to attract positive impact to the people of his constituency. He built friendships by being intentional about reaching out and sending goodwill messages to all colleagues at special occasions, fostering camaraderie and unity within the House.   

“The entire House of Representatives mourns this significant loss and extends its heartfelt condolences to the Akinremi family, the Ibadan North Federal Constituency, the Governme and People of Oyo State, and the entire APC family. Rep. Akinremi’s legacy will undoubtedly continue to inspire those who had the privilege of working with him and benefiting from his leadership.

“We pray that the Almighty grants his family and loved ones the strength to bear this irreparable loss. May his soul rest in perfect peace.”, the press statement reads.