By Ayeotan Shola
The immediate past President, Goolluck Jonathan finally made his way to the Ikenne home of the Awolowos today to pay his condolence in person.
He was accompanied on this journey from Otuoke, Bayelsa state by his none other than his able wife, Patience Jonathan popularly known as Mama Peace!.
On Arrival at the home of the Awolowos, they were recieved by the past governor of Ogun State, Gbenga Daniel.
The past president mourned Chief Hannah Idowu Dideolu (HID) Awolowo, who passed on on Saturday at the age of 99 years, just two months away from her 100 birthday.
Jonathan said the present and future generations of Nigerian women and youths would miss Mrs. Awolowo, who reportedly died in the company of her children after fervently praying for them and singing praises to God.
He expressed dismay at the news of the demise of Hannah, noting that she would eternally be remembered as the pillar and backbone of the late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, foremost nationalist and former Premier of the Western Region.
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