Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed shock on the death of the state Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Barrister Paul Omotoso, who passed on Tuesday night.
The Governor in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, said he was shocked and devastated by the news of the demise of the party chairman because he did not show any sign of illness during their last meeting.
Governor Oyebanji who said he is 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.
According to him, 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.
Governor Oyebanji said the deceased’s selflessness and sacrifices contributed to the internal cohesion which made the Ekiti APC an unstoppable election winning machine in local government, state and national elections conducted during his chairmanship.
This, he said, was made possible by Omotoso’s administrative acumen, diligence, maturity, managerial and diplomatic skills as well as conflict resolution ingenuity which he deployed in managing the affairs of the party and its teeming members.
The Governor noted that Omotoso was a man of impact endowed with wisdom which he brought to bear in party and state matters as he was always ready to offer his wise counsel at critical points when such was needed.
The state helmsman noted that Omotoso excelled in the previous public offices he held including Special Adviser on Legal Matters, Special Adviser on Political Matters, Commissioner for Environment and Commissioner for Special Duties.
- Unity, cooperation drive Ekiti development, says Oyebanji
- You are a worthy successor, Fayemi tells Oyebanji
- Tinubu hails Oyebanji’s statesmanship as Gov holds anniversary thanksgiving
- I’ve Connected Over 40 Towns to National Grid, Says Oyebanji
- We ‘re Proud of your unifying role in Ekiti, Ex Govs Oni, Fayose, Adebayo Hail Oyebanji
Governor Oyebanji added that the deceased’s stellar performance as the APC State Secretary contributed immensely to his emergence as the State Chairman for two terms noting that these speak volumes about his loyalty, commitment, integrity and competence.
“We have lost a dependable pillar in Ekiti development and 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.
“On behalf of the Government and the good people of the state, I express condolences to the immediate family of our late Chaman and 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 everyone of us the fortitude to bear this great loss.And may God grant our dear departed brother eternal rest”, the statement added.
FLASH:
Former Governor @kfayemi has just commissioned the Odo Ado-Agric Olope-Moferere Road.
The project, which is part of effects of continuity of governance and commitment to the development of Ekiti State, was initiated by the former governor and completed by his successor,…
𝐈’𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝟒𝟎 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐝, 𝐒𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐎𝐲𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐣𝐢
….commissions road, electricity projects
…Fayose hails Governor’s excellent performance
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, on Saturday, disclosed that he…
𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐤𝐢𝐭𝐢, 𝐄𝐱 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐬 𝐎𝐧𝐢, 𝐅𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐬𝐞, 𝐀𝐝𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐲𝐨 𝐇𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐎𝐲𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐣𝐢
….as ex-Govs commission projects to mark
BAO’s second anniversary
In a manner akin to passing a confidence vote in…
𝐖𝐞’𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭, 𝐎𝐲𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐣𝐢 𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐋𝐆 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬
….as NULGE holds appreciation rally at
Governor’s office
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has told local government workers in the state that his government would take…