By Our Reporter
The newly elected Assistant Publicity Secretary of the Lagos State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC), Karamo Yesiro, has died barely a day to the inauguration of the new executive members of the party.
Yesiro’s passing, which left the leadership of the Lagos APC in shock, also came barely 24 hours after his re-election, held at Onikan Stadium.
The deceased was expected to be part of the newly elected Lagos State APC Executives who were to be inaugurated at the party secretariat at ACME Road on Thursday.
APC, in a statement issued by its spokesperson, Hon. Seye Oladejo, copy of which was made available to newsmen, described Yesiro’s passing as a painful and tragic loss.
Oladejo said that the late party chieftain died shortly after being entrusted with the responsibility of serving in the State Executive Council.
"The Lagos State Chapter of the APC received with profound shock and deep sorrow the news of the sudden demise of our newly elected Assistant Publicity Secretary, Hon. Karamo Yesiro.
"Yesiro’s death came at a time when his energy, commitment and passion for progressive politics were most needed.
"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," he said.
Oladejo noted that although his tenure was tragically cut short, the late Yesiro left a lasting impression on colleagues and members of the party, saying that his contributions to the growth and stability of the APC in Lagos State would not be forgotten.
“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 the APC in Lagos State will not be forgotten,” he said.
Oladejo said the party leadership and entire membership extended heartfelt condolences to the deceased’s immediate family, political associates, friends and supporters.
"On behalf of the leadership and entire membership of the 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 grants his family the strength to bear this irreparable loss and grants his soul eternal rest," he prayed.
Oladejo, however, added that the party stood united in mourning the painful departure of the late Yesiro, saying that the deceased would be remembered for his service, commitment and belief in the progressive cause.
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