Oyo APC confirms demise of state chairman

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo says its chairman, Isaac Omodewu, has died after a protracted illness in the United States.

In a statement made on Mondayin Ibadan by its publicity secretary, Olawale Sadare,the party said that the chairman reportedly died in the late hours of Sunday.

Sadare said Omodewu died at the age of 61 in the United States, where he had been receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness since November 2023.

He described the demise of the chairman as a devastating blow and colossal loss not only to the party but to the entire country.

He noted that the party was shocked by the demise of Omodewu, who served in various ministries as a commissioner between 2011 and 2019 in the two-term administration of the late Gov. Abiola Ajimobi.

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

”He emerged as the state chairman during a turbulent period, and he did his best to stabilise the party.

“It is even regrettable that he transited at this time when his efforts on total reconciliation have begun to yield full results as desired.

“We commiserate with President Bola Tinubu, our National Chairman, and the entire APC faithful.

”We pray that God grants him eternal rest and gives members of his immediate family, friends, and associates the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss,” he said.