Oyo APC laments loss of state chairman, Omodewu

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Oyo State

…says “we’ve lost a true leader”

By Stephen Gbadamosi

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has described the passing of its chairman, Barrister Isaac Ajiboye Omodewu, as a devastating blow and a colossal loss not only to the party, but also the entire Nigeria.

The Otu-born lawyer, Omodewu, reportedly died in the late hours of yesterday (Sunday) in the United States where he had been receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness since November 2023, even as he has reportedly kept in touch with friends, associates and most Oyo APC stakeholders until he breathed his last on Sunday. He was 61 years old.

In a statement issued on Monday and made available to journalists in Ibadan by its Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, Oyo APC expressed “utmost shock and disbelief over the transition of Omodewu who served in various ministries as a commissioner between 2011 and 2019 in the two-term administration of the late Senator Abiola Ajimobi.

“A big Iroko has fallen and a big vacuum has surfaced in our party (APC). Our late chairman was an epitome of humility, kindness and selflessness.

“He emerged as the state chairman at a turbulent period and he did his best to stabilise the party. It is even regrettable he transited at this time when his efforts on total reconciliation have begun to yield full results as desired.

“While we commiserate with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu; our national chairman and the entire APC faithful in Nigeria, we pray God to grant him eternal rest and give members of his immediate family, friends and associates the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.” Oyo APC stated.