- Ganduje, Senators, Ex-deputy governors pay last respects
The National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, Senator Abdulfatai Buhari (Oyo North); Senator Yunus Akintunde (Oyo Central); Senator Sharafadeen Alli (Oyo South); Senator Teslim Folarin; Prof. Adeolu Akande, former Oyo deputy governors, Rauf Olaniyan and Moses Adeyemo were among dignitaries who paid last respects to the late Oyo State APC Chairman, Isaac Omodewu, as he was laid to rest amidst tears yesterday.
Others are: APC deputy national chairman, Isaac Kekemenke; Hon. Aderemi Oseni; Secretary of APC in the state, Alhaji Tajudeen Olanite; Bimbo Kolade; Toye Arulogun; Hon. Remi Oladeji; Shina Alabi, Abass Aleshinloye and the spokesman of the party, Olawale Sadare among others.
The funeral service, which was held at the First Baptist Church, Otu in Itesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State, was attended by a crowd of mourners who came to bid farewell to the late chairman.
Omodewu passed away on August 19th in the United States of America after a brief illness at the age of 61 years.
He was the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, and later Commissioner for Lands and Housing in the administration of late former Governor Abiola Ajimobi.
In his message at the burial, Ganduje, who was represented by the APC deputy national chairman, Isaac Kekemenke said the party was sad with the death of Omodewu.
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He commiserated with the family, saying they should take solace in Omoodewu’s death and not be derailed.
He said APC at the national level will make sure Oyo APC remains one to achieve its aims and objectives.
In his remark, Senator Sharafadeen Alli described Omodewu as a dedicated and committed party man who worked tirelessly to rebuild APC in Oyo state.
He stated that the deceased was an astute administrator, adding that the party is going to miss him because his effort and contributions cannot be over-emphasised.
Also, Senator Fatai Buhari described Omoodewu’s death as a great loss to the party, saying the deceased has left a legacy that can never die.