Omodewu’s death colossal loss to Nigeria — Oyo APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has said the death of its Chairman, Isaac Omodewu, is a colossal loss to the state and the country.

The Guardian reports earlier today that Omodewu died after a protracted illness in the United States.

The party, in a statement on Monday in Ibadan by its Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, said the chairman died in the late hours of Sunday.

Sadare said Omodewu passed away 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 a colossal loss not only to the party but to the entire country.

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

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“A big Iroko has fallen, and a big vacuum has surfaced in our party (APC). He 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 more regrettable that he passed away at a time when his efforts toward total reconciliation had 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.