Newly Elected Lagos APC Exco Member Dies Hours Before Inauguration
The newly elected Assistant Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Yesiro Karamo, has died.
Yesiro was part of the executive committee led by Chairman Cornelius Ojelabi, elected via consensus at the Lagos State APC congress held at Mobolaji Johnson Stadium, Onikan, Lagos, on Tuesday.
His death comes just hours before his inauguration alongside other executives, which was scheduled to take place at the Lagos APC Secretariat on Thursday.
The Lagos APC confirmed Yesiro’s passing in a statement made available to PUNCH Online by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Seye Oladejo.
The statement read, “The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) received with profound shock and deep sorrow the news of the sudden demise of our newly elected Assistant Publicity Secretary, Karamo Yesiro. His passing is a painful and tragic loss to our great party at a time when his energy, commitment, and passion for progressive politics were most needed.
“Having just been entrusted with the responsibility of serving in the State Executive Council, he embodied dedication, loyalty, and an unwavering belief in the ideals of our party. Though his tenure was tragically cut short, his enthusiasm, humility, and readiness to serve left a lasting impression on colleagues and members alike.
“He was a vibrant party man whose contributions to the growth and stability of the APC in Lagos State will not be forgotten. The Lagos APC stands united in mourning this painful departure. Hon. Karamo Yesiro will be remembered for his service, commitment, and belief in the progressive cause.”
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