Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun and former governor of the state, who is currently representing Ogun East at the Senate, Gbenga Daniel have reacted to the demise of House of Representatives member representing Remo Federal constituency, Mrs Adewunmi Onanuga.

Both men described her unfortunate demise as a "colossal loss" to the state and the country as a whole in separate statements to the media.

According to the official X account of the House of Representatives, she died after a brief illness.

She passed away earlier today, January 15, 2025, after a brief illness. She was 59 years old at the time of her demise.

According to Abiodun, Onanuga was a fearless leader, a loyal party member, and a great mobilizer who was instrumental to the advancement of women and the general well-being of her constituents.

Abiodun said, “I sincerely sympathise with the leadership of the House of Representatives, led by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen and the entire members of the lower chamber on the passing of Rt. Hon. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga.

“Without mincing words, her death came as a rude shock to all of us in Ogun State. It was both devastating and sudden; we have truly lost an extraordinary amazon.

“Her courage was exemplary, and her loyalty was exceptional. We will sorely miss her. However, we take solace in her immense contributions to humanity and the good of all.

“May God Almighty rest her soul and grant her family the strength to endure this great loss”.

Daniel on his part described her as a close confidant who was confident in his abilities.

“She was a close confidant and Associate who reposed so much confidence in me, and her painful passage could not have come at a more painful moment for me because I seem to have lost a younger sister.

“I might have lost the right words to capture this sad moment, but I believe she has only gone to take her much-needed rest with her Maker, though too soon, too sudden and very much unexpected.

“Remoland has lost a great inspiration for women’s aspirations as she embodied an unquenchable “Can Do” spirit, always full of life and attracted a great deal of respect. She was not just a politician, but one with a remarkable difference, making her impact felt wherever she found herself.

“I will surely miss her, Sagamu and Remoland, no doubt is mourning but we will take solace in the guiding Light of her Never-yielding spirit and pray that the family she left behind should find comfort to bear her painful passage.”