Osun State, Nigeria – The Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) announced on Wednesday the unexpected passing of Mr. Jimoh Oyekanmi, the Caretaker Committee Chairman for Ede North local government.
In a statement issued by the state PDP chairman, Mr. Sunday Bisi, it was revealed that Mr. Oyekanmi’s untimely demise occurred late on Tuesday, just a few hours after he left his office.
Bisi expressed his sorrow over the sudden loss of the deceased and described Oyekanmi as a dedicated and resilient team player who consistently executed his responsibilities with enthusiasm.
The PDP chairman extended condolences to the immediate family of the deceased, his friends, and the government of Osun State. In light of this tragic event, the party declared a three-day mourning period and the suspension of all party activities.
The statement read in part, “The Osun State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party is saddened to announce the death of the Caretaker Committee Chairman of Ede North local government, whose sudden death occurred late on Tuesday, 10th of October 2023.
“The PDP finds it awkward to come to terms with the death of the chairman, who was in his office and was full of life until the wee hours of the day. It was really awkward for us as a family with the party having to submit to the unquestionable will of Almighty Allah, who giveth and taketh.
“Jimoh Oyekanmi, without mincing words, was one engine room too many to lose. He was a willing and tenacious team player who never got tired of executing tasks placed in his care.
“While we battle through this rude shock of Alhaji Oyekanmi’s demise, the state working committee of our party, under the leadership of Hon Sunday Bisi hereby suspends all party activities for the next three days with party flags in the state flown at half mast in equal number of days.
“Condolence register should also be made available at the state secretariat as well as Ede North, Ede South, Egbedore, and Ejigbo branches of the party.”
The unexpected loss of Mr. Oyekanmi has left a void in the PDP community and the local government he served, with many mourning his sudden departure.