Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the death of its chairman Ajiboye Omodewu as devastating.
Mr Omodewu, a lawyer, died on Sunday in the United States.
he travelled to the States since November 2023 to treat an undisclosed ailment.
Oyo APC publicity secretary Olawale Sadare, in a statement on Monday, said that until Omodewu breathed his last he maintained constant touch with friends, associates and most Oyo APC stakeholders.
The statement added, “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 during 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.”
Omodewu was appointed state commissioner in different capacities between 2011 and 2019 during the administration of the late former governor Abiola Ajimobi.
