Newly-elected Lagos APC Assistant Publicity Secretary Dies

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The newly elected Assistant Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Karamo Yesiro, has died barely 48 hours after emerging victorious at the party’s state congress.

Yesiro, who was elected during the Lagos APC congress held on Tuesday, was scheduled to be inaugurated alongside other members of the newly constituted state executive council on Thursday.

However, the party confirmed that he died less than 12 hours before the planned swearing-in ceremony.

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The late party official had been widely applauded by delegates and supporters at the congress held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, where the new leadership of the Lagos chapter of the ruling party emerged.

Details surrounding his sudden death were still unclear as of the time of filing this report. Party sources, however, indicated that Yesiro reportedly died in his sleep.

In a statement released on Wednesday night, the Lagos State Publicity Secretary of the APC, Oluseye Oladejo, expressed shock and sadness over the development, describing the loss as painful for the party.

According to him, Yesiro’s death came at a time when his energy, commitment and dedication to the party’s progressive ideals were greatly needed.

Oladejo said the deceased had just been entrusted with a key responsibility within the party’s state executive council, adding that his passion for service, humility and loyalty left a lasting impression on members and colleagues.

He noted that although Yesiro’s tenure was abruptly cut short, his contributions and dedication to strengthening the party in Lagos State would not be forgotten.
The party also extended condolences to the deceased’s family, political associates, friends and supporters, praying for strength for them to bear the loss and for the repose of his soul.