The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, has described the death of Rep. Omolafe Adedayo as a colossal loss to the party and the state at large.
This is contained in a statement issued by the party’s spokesman, Kennedy Peretei on Monday in Akure.
Adedayo until his death represented Akure South and Akure North Federal Constituency.
“The People’s Democratic Party, Ondo Chapter is pained. We cannot find the exact words to convey the extent of our grief.
“The exit of `Expensive’ as he was fondly called is a colossal and irreparable loss to our party in Akure Federal Constituency and the entire PDP in the state.
“Omolafe Adedayo is a household name in Akure. His footprints on the sands of time are indelible. Everyone will die one day or another, but some departures are too much to bear.
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“The sudden and tragic demise of Adedayo is difficult to accept, especially when he was not ill.’’
The statement said that Adedayo’s dream to represent Akure South/Akure North Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives did not come to fruition until 2019.
“Our party commiserates with his wife, children, and indeed the extended family. May God in His infinite mercy grant him bliss in the world beyond,” the party said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Adedayo had been active since his election as the Executive Chairman of Akure South Local Government Area in 2004 under the platform of PDP.
He was the state coordinator of Sure-P under former President Goodluck Jonathan.
Expressing his grief, Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, on Monday described the death of Adedayo Omolafe, as shocking and devastating.
A statement by Richard Olatunde, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, in Akure quoted the governor as saying Omolafe’s death was too difficult to accept.
Akeredolu said that no news of illness was heard about the lawmaker before his sudden death in the wee hours of Sunday.
The governor said Omolafe, who was a member of the state’s Green Chamber, had urbane character.
“Like every mortal, Omolafe is gone in fulfillment of the mankind’s inescapable debt.
“It is painful that such a bright star is gone too soon. For our dear state, this is a big blow dealt by the ugly sting of death. It is a devastating tragedy.
“He was renowned for his generosity, touching lives and making people smile with his act of giving.
“He was a grassroots politician. His death is a great loss to Akure kingdom and the state in general,” he said.
The governor commiserated with the National Assembly, the people of Akure, and the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) in the state over the incident.
Akeredolu also condoled the immediate family of the deceased and urged them to take solace in the legacy of his good deeds, especially his philanthropic gestures while he was alive.
“May the Almighty God grant him eternal rest and keep him in his bosom,” he prayed.