APC Mourns Ajimobi: He Was A Progressive Politician

The All Progressive Congress (APC) has described Abiola Ajimobi as a “decent man, who in spirit and character embodied our progressive mantra.”

The party stated this on Friday in a condolence statement issued by the newly constituted caretaker committee Chairman, Governor Mai Mala Buni over the death of Ajimobi.

Ajimobi, who was the acting national chairman of the dissolved APC National Working Committee (NWC), died on Friday in Lagos.

The statement said the party was deeply saddened by the death of the former Oyo State governor.

According to the statement, Ajimobi’s demise came at a crucial time the party was looking up to its well-meaning leaders to champion the needed reforms and reconciliation moves to be undertaken by the newly-appointed caretaker committee of the party.

It said “In mourning, we remember the fond memories and indelible strides Senator Ajimobi left behind. We will always remember a loving father, husband, gentleman, astute administrator, patriotic Nigerian, fine politician who was exemplary in all his private and public endeavors.

“We express our condolences to Senator Ajimobi’s immediate family, the government and people of Oyo State, and indeed the entire APC family over this painful loss. May Almighty Allah be merciful and grant Senator Ajimobi Aljanat Firdaus.”