The People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State is deeply saddened to announce the untimely demise of Mr Jimoh Oyekanmi, the Caretaker Committee Chairman for Ede North local government.

His passing occurred unexpectedly late on Tuesday, the 10th of October 2023, just hours after he had left his office.

In a statement released by the State PDP Chairman, Mr Sunday Bisi, Oyekanmi's sudden departure was met with profound grief. He was described as a dedicated and unwavering team player who tirelessly carried out his duties.

The PDP extends its heartfelt condolences to the immediate family of the late chairman, his friends, and the government of Osun on this tragic incident. In honour of his memory and to mark this sad occasion, the party chairman has declared a three-day mourning period and suspended all party activities.

The statement conveyed, "The Osun State Chapter of the People's Democratic Party is saddened to announce the death of the Caretaker Committee Chairman of Ede North local government, whose sudden death occurred late on Tuesday, 10th of October 2023. The PDP finds it awkward to come to terms with the death of the chairman, who was in his office and was full of life till the late hours of the day. It was awkward for us as a family with the party having to submit to the unquestionable will of Almighty Allah, who giveth and taketh."

Jimoh Oyekanmi, without mincing words, was one engine room too many to lose. He was a willing and tenacious team player who never got tired of executing tasks placed in his care. While we battle through the rude shock of Alhaji Oyekanmi's demise, the state working committee of our party, under the leadership of Hon Sunday Bisi, as a result of this, suspends all party activities for the next three days with party flags in the state flown at half-mast in equal number of days.

Condolence registers should also be made available at the state secretariat and Ede North, Ede South, Egbedore, and Ejigbo branches of the party.