Lagos APC Assistant Publicity Secretary Yesiro dies
•Exco inauguration shifted Death has sneaked into All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, snatching the Assistant Publicity Secretary, Karamo Yesiro. He died a day after he was re-elected at
•Exco inauguration shifted
Death has sneaked into All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, snatching the Assistant Publicity Secretary, Karamo Yesiro.
He died a day after he was re-elected at the state congress at Mobolaji Johnson Stadium, Onikan, Lagos Island.
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A statement by the Publicity Secretary, Seye Oladejo, said: “Yesiro’s death is a painful and tragic loss to our great party at a time his energy, commitment and passion for progressive politics are most needed.”
He added: “Having just been entrusted with the responsibility of serving in the State Executive Council, he embodied dedication, loyalty and an unwavering belief in the ideals of our party.
“Though his tenure was tragically cut short, his enthusiasm, humility and readiness to serve left a lasting impression on colleagues and members alike. He was a vibrant party man, whose contributions to the growth and stability of APC in Lagos State will not be forgotten.
“On behalf of the leadership and entire membership of Lagos APC, we extend our heartfelt condolences to his immediate family, political associates, friends and supporters during this difficult time. We pray Almighty God grant his family the strength to bear this irreparable loss and grant his soul eternal rest.
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“Lagos APC stands united in mourning this painful departure. Yesiro will be remembered for his service, commitment and belief in the progressive cause.”
APC in Lagos State has postponed the swearing in of newly elected State Executive Committee members following the sudden demise of Yesiro.
The inauguration of the new state exco will now hold today at the party secretariat.
Addressing the newly-elected exco members who gathered at the party secretariat on Acme Road, Ikeja, APC Chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, described Yesiro’s sudden death as shocking.
“On behalf of the leadership and entire membership of Lagos APC, we extend our heartfelt condolences to his immediate family, political associates, friends and supporters during this difficult time.
“We pray that Almighty God grant his family the strength to bear this irreparable loss and grant his soul eternal rest,” Ojelabi said.
