The 2022 Action Democratic Party (ADP) governorship candidate in Ekiti State and current stalwart of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Erelu Kemi Elebutte-Halle, has expressed deep sorrow over the recent deaths of three prominent Ekiti figures.
Chief Diran Adesua, a two-time Commissioner in Ekiti State, passed away in the early hours of Saturday, June 15, 2024. Adesua, from Omuo-Ekiti, was one of the longest-serving commissioners in the state. He served as Commissioner for Works under the administration of the first executive governor, Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo, from 1999-2003, and later as Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development under the immediate past government of Dr. Kayode Fayemi. Adesua was also a governorship aspirant under the APC platform during the 2018 gubernatorial election.
In her condolence message, Erelu Elebutte-Halle described Adesua’s death as a significant loss to the state and the nation. She praised his honesty, commitment to Nigeria, and his contributions to his profession and community. “Late Adesua was a trustworthy man who lived for God and humanity with immeasurable love and compassion to all,” she stated.
Elebutte-Halle extended her heartfelt prayers for the eternal repose of Adesua’s soul and encouraged his family to find solace in his remarkable life of service.
In another message, Elebutte-Halle mourned the loss of Chief (Mrs.) Titilayo Ojo, a former Commissioner for Education in Ekiti State. Mrs. Ojo served during Otunba Niyi Adebayo’s first civilian administration and was a mother figure within the APC in Ikole local government and Ekiti State at large. Elebutte-Halle acknowledged her invaluable contributions to the state’s development and expressed her condolences to Ojo’s family.
Furthermore, Erelu Elebutte-Halle expressed shock over the sudden death of Hon. Henry Olusanya Aladeyelu, a former member of the Ekiti State House of Assembly. Hon. Aladeyelu, who represented Ifelodun/Irepodun Constituency II in the 5th assembly, died in a fatal road accident in Abuja on Monday, June 17, 2024. Elebutte-Halle described him as a refined politician who mingled freely with people from other parties. She lamented his death as a devastating loss to the state and expressed her deepest sympathies to his family, the Eleyio of Eyio-Ekiti, and the people of his constituency.
“I am so saddened by the death of a dear brother and a great friend,” she said. “I am broken by this evil news and shocking occurrence. It’s hard to say goodbye forever. I wish a miracle could bring him back.”
Erelu Elebutte-Halle concluded by praying for the repose of the deceased souls and offering comfort to their grieving families and communities.