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The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed deep sorrow over the unexpected passing of one of its prominent figures in Ife-North Local Government Area, Honourable Olubisi Odewumi, describing the news as both shocking and heartbreaking.

In a statement released on Thursday by the party’s Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, the state chairman, Tajudeen Lawal, remarked that Odewumi’s sudden death was difficult to accept.

Lawal referred to Odewumi’s passing as a “colossal loss to the party,” adding that “it would be pretty difficult to have his replacement in his constituency which he was fond of guiding jealously to the advantage of the APC.”

He further praised the late chieftain as a dedicated party loyalist and committed team player, stating, “to describe the deceased as a core loyal chieftain of the party and a team player during his life time come rain or shine is not an overstatement as it is on record that he was always available to contribute his quota to the development of the party.”

Although Odewumi passed away in what could be considered the prime of his life, Lawal noted that his political legacy is one that reflects dedication and achievement. He likened life to a marketplace where every visitor eventually departs, taking comfort in that perspective.

“The reported death of Honourable Olubisi Odewumi in the early hours of today was devastating to all the members of the APC family who were finding it difficult to believe,” Lawal said.

“When one remembers the unconditional contributions and dedication of the deceased to our party, one would be moved to tears that such an asset could be lost when his wealth of experience are mostly needed in the interest of our party.”

He said, “The reported death of Honourable Olubisi Odewumi in the early hours of today was devastating to all the members of the APC family who were finding it difficult to believe.

“When one remembers the unconditional contributions and dedication of the deceased to our party, one would be moved to tears that such an asset could be lost when his wealth of experience are mostly needed in the interest of our party.

“Though the untimely death of Honourable Bisi Odewumi pained us, his political family, to the marrow, it is pretty impossible for human beings to query God for any of His deeds.

“My prayer, on behalf of all our party members in Ife-North Local Government Council Area of the state in particular and across the state in general is to grant the widow of the deceased, his children and his political family, the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss of the Ashipa-born political enigma.”

Odewumi previously served as Special Adviser on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs during the administration of Rauf Aregbesola. He reportedly passed away early Thursday morning at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan.

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