The Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, grieved as he expressed sadness over the sudden death of a partner and dependable pillar in Ekiti Development, Mr. Paul Omotoso.
The death of the chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State, Mr. Paul Omotoso, occurred on Tuesday night, throwing the governor into a mood sadness.
The governor, mourning the loss of Omotoso, stated, “we have lost a dependable pillar in Ekiti development and a partner in our development effort as a government. We have lost a great leader, a peacemaker, a humble servant of the people, and an altruistic party organiser.“
In a statement shared on the Chief Press Secretary X handle, it was noted that the Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Yinka Oyebode, disclosed that the governor said the death of Omotoso came as a shock, leaving him devastated because he did not show any sign of illness during their last meeting.
It was reported that the governor, who was yet to come to terms with the demise of the APC chairman, described, “Omotoso as a dependable brother and ally who was a great and invaluable asset to the APC family as well as the government.“
He reiterated that “Omotoso would be eternally remembered as the first party chairman in the state to achieve a back-to-back victory for a party in the political history of Ekiti State.”
The governor described that the deceased’s “selflessness and sacrifices contributed to the internal cohesion that made the Ekiti APC an unstoppable election-winning machine in local government, state, and national elections conducted during his chairmanship.“
He eulogised Omotoso as a man of impact who is endowed with wisdom, as it was displayed in party and state matters, where he was always ready to offer his wise counsel at critical points when such was needed.
The state leader commended Omotoso’s outstanding performance in his previous public positions, including roles as Special Adviser on Legal and Political Matters, Commissioner for Environment, and Commissioner for Special Duties.
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Governor Oyebanji highlighted Omotoso’s tenure as the APC State Secretary, which led to his appointment as State Chairman for two terms, reflecting his loyalty, commitment, integrity, and competence.
“On behalf of the government and the good people of the state, I express condolences to the immediate family of our late Chaman, the people of Imesi Ekiti, and the entire members of APC.
“Our prayers and thoughts are with the family of the deceased. May God grant them and each of us the fortitude to bear this great loss. And may God grant our dear departed brother eternal rest,” the statement stated.
