Politics

BREAKING: Ekiti APC confirms chairman’s death

The All Progressives Congress in Ekiti State has confirmed the death of its Chairman, Paul Omotosho.

The APC State Publicity Secretary, Segun Dipe, in a statement on Wednesday, titled, “Ekiti APC announces, mourns Chairman’s death,” disclosed that Omotoso died on Tuesday night.

“We are sad to announce the passing of the State Chairman of the APC, in Ekiti, Barrister Paul Ayodele Omotosho. The sad news broke yesterday Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at about 9 pm.

“He was to be rushed to the hospital later at about 7 pm when the pain increased but gave up the ghost after,” he said.

It described Omotosho as being actively present in the office yesterday till the close of work.

“His death could not be immediately traced to any known sickness. He however complained of fatigue and slight fever at about 4.00 pm and opted to go home to rest.

“Omotosho will be remembered for the positive contributions he made to the party, especially during his tenure as the Chairman from 2018 till he breathed his last.

“Barrister Omotosho ran the affairs of the party commendably with consecutive victories at the poll,” Dipe added.