The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress APC on Monday, August 19, 2024, confirmed the death of its Chairman, Isaac Omodewu.
Omodewu, the party said died after a protracted illness in the United States of America.
In a statement issued in Ibadan, the Oyo State’s capital city, the party’s publicity secretary, Olawale Sadare, said the chairman died in the late hours of Sunday.
According to Sadare, the late chairman died at the age of 61 in the United States where he had been receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness since November 2023.
Sadare described the demise of the chairman as a devastating blow and colossal loss not only to the party but Nigeria as a whole.
Further describing Omodewu as a big Iroko, Sadare said the party was shocked by the demise of the late chairman who served in various ministries as a Commissioner between 2011 and 2019 in the two-term administration of late Governor Abiola Ajimobi.
His words, “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 at 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 grant him eternal rest and give members of his immediate family, friends and associates the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss,” Sadare said.
