The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda is saddened by the sudden death of the newly elected Assistant Publicity Secretary of the party in Lagos State, Mr. Yesiro Karamo.
He died a day after he was re-elected at the party’s state congress at Mobolaji Johnson Stadium, Onikan, Lagos Island.
According to a statement by Special Adviser to the APC National Chairman on Media and Communications Strategy, Mr. Abimbola Tooki, Yilwatda described the news of Karamo’s death as shocking and deeply painful, particularly coming only hours after he was elected to serve the party.
The APC National Chairman extended his heartfelt condolences to Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; the leadership and members of the APC in the state, and the newly elected State Executive Committee, led by Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi over the tragic loss.
He noted that Karamo’s sudden departure is a huge loss not only to thtostate chapter of the party but also to the progressive family across the country.
‘We received with profound sadness the news of the passing of Mr. Yesiro Karamo, a committed party man who had just been entrusted with the responsibility of serving our great party as Assistant Publicity Secretary in Lagos State. His death at such a moment is heartbreaking’, the National Chairman said.
Yilwatda said Karamo demonstrated remarkable dedication, loyalty, and passion for the ideals of progressive politics and was poised to contribute significantly to strengthening the party’s communication and engagement with the public in the state.
The APC National Chairman commended the state leadership of the party for honouring the memory of the deceased by postponing the inauguration of the newly elected state executives.
He prayed for the repose of the soul of the departed and urged party members in the state to remain strong and united during this difficult time.
Yilwatda also extended the condolences of the National Working Committee of the party to Karamo’s immediate family, friends, and associates, praying that God grants them the strength and fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
