APC’ll Sorely Miss Ajimobi -Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari is mourning the former Governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi, who died on Thursday.

Buhari said Ajimobi, a former Deputy National Chairman (South) of the All Progressives Congress, made immense contributions to the development of Oyo and the country at large..

But, he observed that the APC in particular would sorely miss the former senator because his counsels were needed in this period the party was facing internal wrangling.

The President’s full condolence message reads, “President Muhammadu Buhari condoles with government and people of Oyo state over the passing of a former governor, Isiaka Abiola Ajimobi, whose contributions to the development of the state, and nation, will always be remembered.

“The President commiserates with the family of the former governor, who served the country as a Senator, 2003, before winning the governorship election in 2011, remaining steadfast and consistent in his progressive views, and working assiduously for the creation of the All Progressives Congress.

“As the party chieftain bows out, President Buhari believes he left the world at a crucial moment when the party and the country needed his counsels to heal, and grow, noting that his absence will be sorely felt by all associates, particularly in the APC.

“The President prays that the Almighty God will comfort the family of the former governor, and grant him a peaceful rest.”

It was released by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina.

The former governor, was 70 years old, died of COVID-19 complications.

He will be laid to rest on Friday about 10am.