Osun APC, PDP mourn Isiaka Adeleke’s death

Osun state chapter of the People’s Democratic Party has described the sudden death of the first Executive Governor of Osun state, Senator Isiaka Adeleke as shocking and very devastating.

The party has therefore declared a 3-day mourning and an immediate suspension of all party activities across the state while the PDP flag will be flown at half mast in honour of the former governor who was once a senator on the platform of the party.

A release issued today by the State Chairman, Hon. Soji Adagunodo described the senator representing Osun West Senatorial District in the National Assembly as a grassroots politician whose impact on the life of the people was noticeable and remarkable.

Hon. Adagunodo said the death of Senator Adeleke in the early hours of today marks the end of an era in the annals of Osun state.

According to the PDP chairman, the late senator was unequalled in Charisma, generousity and courage and will be missed across party lines.

He added that his brief tenure as Osun State Governor witnessed remarkable achievements in all spheres while his subsequent contributions to the development of the state was undeniable.

While condoling with the Adeleke family of Ede and the entire people of Osun state, the state PDP prays that the Almighty Allah will grant eternal rest in Aljanah to the late Asiwaju of Ede and comfort his entire family and associates.

Also, the All Progressives Congress in Osun mourns the shocking death of Senator Adeleke.

In a statement from the party’s Directorate of Publicity, Research and Strategy in Osogbo, and signed by its Director, Kunle Oyatomi, the APC said, “we are momentarily shaken and short of words to respond to this tragic event appropriately, except to advise supporters, friends and family to summon courage, (however hard it may be), to pray for and mourn this fallen hero of Nigerian politics in general and Osun State in particular.

“The APC therefore called on all citizens of the citizens of the state irrespective of their political affiliation to show solidarity and empathise with the deceased family and the city of Ede where Senator Adeleke was an icon of monumental proportion.”

The party in a press statement added, “Our party is in great sadness and shock because this is a monstrous blow to the APC which will be virtually impossible to overcome in the short run.

“To imagine that the first civilian governor of the state and two term Senator of the National Assembly who was still vibrantly active until Saturday night has suddenly died is the mother of all shocks that anyone can get, and it hurts beyond measure.”