Members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), in Ekiti state are mourning the sudden death of the party’s chairman, Barrister Paul Omotoso.
Omotoso who was said to have actively participated in political activities on Monday died in the early hours of Wednesday after a brief illness, according to a family source.
The late APC Chairman reportedly complained of feeling feverish on Tuesday and was rushed to a government hospital in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, where he later passed on.
The late Omotoso was kidnapped in July 2023 and was released after five days.
While paying tribute to the deceased, for former Governor of Ekiti State described him as a committed leader, unifier, and key figure in the party in the state.
Fayemi, in a statement signed by the head of his media office, Ahmad Sajoh, on Wednesday noted that Omotoso unexpected exit has created a significant gap within the APC family in Ekiti state
The former Governor noted that under Paul Omotoso’s guidance, the APC in Ekiti State secured significant electoral victories and also fostered a sense of unity and purpose among its members.
