13/08/2026
PRESS RELEASE
HON. YUSUF ELETU SAKA SYMPATHISES WITH EMIR OF ILORIN OVER THE PASSING OF HER HIGHNESS, QUEEN GONI SOBA SULU-GAMBARI
— Describes Her Passing as a Painful Loss to the Royal Family and Ilorin Emirate
Hon. Yusuf Eletu Saka, PhD, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) House of Representatives Candidate for Ilorin East/Ilorin South Federal Constituency, has expressed his heartfelt condolences to His Royal Highness, the 9th Emir of Ilorin, Shehu Sulqornain bn Muhammad Laufe Dan Bawa, the Ilorin Emirate Council and the entire Ilorin Emirate over the passing of Her Highness, Queen Goni Soba Sulu-Gambari, beloved wife of the revered Emir.
Hon. Eletu Saka described the passing of Her Highness as a painful and profound loss to His Royal Highness, the Royal Family, the Ilorin Emirate and the people of Kwara State, noting her cherished place within the royal household and the wider community.
“I received with profound sadness the news of the passing of Her Highness, Queen Goni Soba Sulu-Gambari. Her departure is undoubtedly a painful loss, particularly to His Royal Highness, the Royal Family and the entire Ilorin Emirate.
“At this difficult moment, I extend my deepest condolences to His Royal Highness and the members of the Royal Family. May Almighty Allah grant the Emir and the entire family the strength, fortitude and comfort to bear this irreparable loss.”
The PDP candidate prayed for the repose of the soul of the deceased, asking Almighty Allah to forgive her shortcomings, accept her good deeds and grant her Al-Jannatul Firdaus.
He urged members of the Ilorin Emirate and all well-wishers to stand with the Emir and the Royal Family through prayers and support during this difficult period.
“The passing of a loved one is one of life’s most painful experiences. I pray that Almighty Allah will ease the grief of His Royal Highness, grant the Royal Family patience and strengthen everyone affected by this great loss.
“May Allah forgive Her Highness, illuminate and widen her grave, admit her into Al-Jannatul Firdaus, and grant the Royal Family and the entire Ilorin Emirate the fortitude to bear this loss.”
Hon. Eletu Saka also prayed that Almighty Allah preserve the life, health and wisdom of His Royal Highness, the Emir of Ilorin, and continue to uphold the Ilorin Emirate under his leadership.
He called on the people of Ilorin and Kwara State to continue to honour the memory of the departed Queen through prayers while standing in solidarity with the Royal Family.
May Almighty Allah grant Her Highness, Queen Goni Soba Sulu-Gambari, eternal rest and admit her into Al-Jannatul Firdaus. Ameen.
Signed:
Media & Communications Team
Hon. Yusuf Eletu Saka, PhD
PDP House of Representatives Candidate,
Ilorin East/Ilorin South Federal Constituency
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