The All Progressives Congress (APC) says it is deeply saddened by the death of its former Deputy National Chairman (South) and the immediate past governor of Oyo State, Sen. Abiola Ajimobi.
The APC Caretaker Committee Chairman, Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe, stated this in Abuja on Friday in a condolence message to Ajimobi’s immediate family, the government and people of Oyo State.
Buni said: “Senator Ajimobi’s death has come at a crucial time when the party is looking up to our well-meaning leaders to champion the needed reforms and reconciliation moves to be undertaken by the newly-appointed caretaker committee of our great party.
“The APC has lost a decent man who in spirit and character embodied our progressive mantra.
“In mourning, we remember the fond memories and indelible strides Sen. Ajimobi left behind.”
According to him, the ruling APC will always remember a loving father, husband, gentleman, astute administrator, patriotic Nigerian, fine politician who was exemplary in all his private and public endeavours.
“We express our condolences to Sen. Ajimobi’s immediate family, the government and people of Oyo State, and indeed the entire APC family over this painful loss.
“May Almighty Allah be merciful and grant Sen. Ajimobi Aljanat Firdaus,” he said.
Ajimobi died on Thursday at a Lagos hospital at the age of 70.
