Amofin Beulah Adeoye, president of the Beulah Adeoye Foundation has sympathised with family and People’s Democratic Party, Oyo state PDP family over the death of Itesiwaju LGA party chairman, Alhaji Ganiyu Owolabi, who died in the early hours of Tuesday.
Amofin Adeoye said Alhaji Owolabi’s death came at the time his political experience and trajectory was needed most. Amofin Adeoye mourned the passing of a distinguished political leader whose life was dedicated to the service of grassroots development.
The Ipapo-born legal icon described late Alhaji Owolabi as a visionary, advocate of justice within the party. He said his calm, leadership style inspired countless individuals beyond Itesiwaju Local Government Area.
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He said his legacy will forever remain evergreen, guide his Itesiwaju PDP family as they continue on the part of making the Oke-Ogun zone, Oyo state great.
Amofin Adeoye extended his condolence message to all members of the PDP in Oyo State and prayed for the repose soul of Alhaji Owolabi to find peaceful rest.
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