CITIZENS COMPASS—The Oyo State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Isaac Omodewu, is dead.
He reportedly died on Sunday evening in the United States of America (USA) at the age of 61.
He was said to have travelled for medical treatment in November.
Unconfirmed reports also added that he was in disarray and in a coma after the 2023 governorship election in the state.
He, however, died after almost a year of receiving treatment for an undisclosed ailment in the US where he was a citizen.
In a statement, the State Publicity Secretary of the Party, Olawale Sadare, confirmed the death saying, “Our chairman is dead.”
“The Out-born lawyer, Omodewu, reportedly died in the late hours of Sunday in the USA where he had been receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness since November 2023.
“Oyo APC expressed utmost shock and disbelief over the transition of Omodewu who served in various ministries as a commissioner.
“A big Iroko has fallen and a big vacuum has surfaced in our 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 reconciliations have begun to yield full results as desired,” the statement read.
In a condolence message issued on Monday by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, in Abuja, the APC expressed shock and deep sorrow over Omodewu’s demise.
“Until his passing, Omodewu was an accomplished politician, cerebral lawyer and shrewd administrator who served meritoriously, first, as Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, and later as Commissioner for Lands and Housing in the administration of Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State.
“Our great party has lost a dedicated leader who worked tirelessly for the growth and success of APC in Oyo State, the South West region and, indeed, the entire country.
“The late Omodewu will be sorely missed. As the party mourns, we take solace in the enduring example of selfless service and patriotism the late Omodewu represented,” the statement read.”
The deceased served between 2011 and 2019 in the two-term administration of late Senator Abiola Ajimobi.
