The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, expressed his sympathy with his Chief of Staff, Mr. Tayo Ayinde, over the demise of his wife Princess Adedoyin Ayinde who died at the age of 36.
In a statement on Monday, by Gbenga Akosile, the Chief Press secretary to Sanwo-Olu, Princess Ayinde died after a brief illness. Governor Sanwo-Olu also expressed his sadness over the death of Princess Ayinde, describing the death as shocking and a great loss not only to the Ayinde and Ojora families, but Lagos State.
He said, “On behalf of my family, my cabinet, the Lagos State Government, and the people of Lagos, I commiserate with my Chief of Staff, Tayo Ayinde on the demise of his beloved wife, Princess Raliat Ayinde.“No doubt the death of a loved one is usually a painful episode in our lives because it is irreparable but we must always take solace in God for a good life spent by the deceased person. We should be consoled by the fact that the late Princess Ayinde lived a fulfilling life, having impacted positively on the people that came in contact with her during her lifetime.” 
“She impacted many lives positively as a public officer at the Apapa Local Government Area, where she served passionately and contributed her quota to the growth and development of the local government and Lagos State.“She was a trusted partner, friend, wife, and great supporter to her husband, Mr. Tayo Ayinde and as well as a caring and loving mother to her children.“I pray for the repose of our dearly departed Princess Adedoyin Ayinde’s soul. God will grant her eternal rest and grant the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.”
The Governor further urged his Chief of Staff, members of the immediate and extended families, deceased friends, and associates to take the death of Princess Ayinde in good faith.
She is survived by her husband and children.
