Date: 2017-12-04

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has mourned the Olomu of Omu-Aran in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Oba Charles Ibitoye.

The monarch died last Saturday at 65.

A statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said: "The death of the monarch, who was an exemplary leader of no mean repute, came as a shock to us at a time like this when his presence is mostly needed.

"Oba Ibitoye's reign brought development to the ancient town, with classical coordination of sons and daughters of Omu-Aran in Diaspora.

"The love and peace that traversed the town during his reign is known and appreciated by all. It is our opinion that his reign stood tall among others in the historical record of the town, with unassuming respect, humility and love, with which he rallied everyone together for the progress of Omu-Aran.

"We, therefore, urge the people to immortalise the deceased and improve on the legacy he left behind."

The party also condoledwith the Olofa of Offa, Oba Mufutau Esuwoye, and the people, on the death of Chief Emmanuel Adesoye.

The party described Adesoye's death as a great loss.

Abdullahi described the late industrialist as an epitome of knowledge, saying he used his intellect to add value to the economic and industrial growth of the country.