The Executive chairman of Oye Local Government Princess Bamisile Adesola Clara has described the demise of the Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Ekiti State, Bar Paul OMOTOSHO as a monumental loss to Nigeria and particularly to Ekiti State.
In a statement personally signed and made available to the press the council boss expressed shock and sorrow over the untimely passing of Bar Paul OMOTOSHO whom she said was instrumental in fostering continuity in the governance of the state but could not continue to witness the progress under Governor Oyebanji’s leadership.
According to her, the deceased would be fondly remembered as a confidant, brother, and steadfast party leader who possessed the remarkable quality of speaking the truth with tact, regardless of consequences.
She lauded noted that deontological worldview of the late Chairman earned him trust and respect from both local and national party leaders.
Princess Bamisile Adesola Clara explained lauded the critical roles played by the party leadership in ensuring unity, peace and understanding within the party, presided over by the late omotosho, during the various elections and particularly, the recently concluded LG election in Ekiti state which many had expected to have a negative turn for the party.
She said that the late chairman build a good reputation for the party internally and externally even to the admiration of the opposition parties which convinced many antagonists to declaring supports and in many cases decamping into the party.
In her words:
“Indeed, our Party, our State, the nation, and humanity at large have suffered a great loss with the passing of Barrister Paul Omotosho.”
Princess Adesola hailed the late chairman as a humble, insightful, and sociable leader, attributing to him various pivotal roles in advancing the unity, stability, and success of the APC at local, state, and national levels.
Extending condolences to the APC leadership, Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, party members, and the immediate family of Bar Paul OMOTOSHO, the LG chairman prayed for divine comfort and solace for all affected by the loss, emphasizing that Bar Paul OMOTOSHO’s absence will be keenly felt.