The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has described the death of its Chairman, Barrister Isaac Omodewu, as a profound blow and a tremendous loss to both the party and the nation.
Omodewu, a lawyer from Otu, reportedly passed away late Sunday in the United States, where he had been undergoing treatment for an undisclosed illness since November 2023.
In a statement released today and shared with journalists in Ibadan by Publicity Secretary Olawale Sadare, the Oyo APC expressed deep shock and disbelief at Omodewu’s passing. Omodewu had served as a Commissioner in various ministries from 2011 to 2019 during the two-term administration of the late Senator Abiola Ajimobi.
“A big Iroko has fallen and a big vacuum has surfaced in our Party (APC). Our late chairman was an epitome of humility, kindness and selflessness. He emerged as the state chairman at a turbulent period and he did his best to stabilize the party. It is even regrettable he transited at this time when his efforts on total reconciliation have begun to yield full results as desired.
“While we commiserate with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, our National Chairman and the entire APC faithful in Nigeria, we pray God to grant him eternal rest and give members of his immediate family, friends and associates the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.” Oyo APC stated.