President Bola Tinubu mourns the death of elder statesman and progressive politician Alhaji Ganiyu Kolapo Oseni, describing him as the person who brought him into politics. In tributes published after Oseni’s passing, Tinubu says Oseni stood by him throughout his political journey and remained supportive as his career developed. Both reports present Tinubu’s reflections as a personal acknowledgement of Oseni’s role in his entry into politics, portraying Oseni as a long-time political figure who offered guidance and support. The outlets characterize Oseni as an elder statesman and progressive politician and report that Tinubu expresses sadness at the loss. No additional details about the circumstances of Oseni’s death are provided in the shared excerpts. The coverage focuses on Tinubu’s acknowledgement of Oseni’s influence and loyalty during Tinubu’s political rise, and on the president’s public mourning of the former elder statesman following his death.