Razaq Bamidele
The Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has descried the sudden death of Commissioner of Health, the Hon. Commissioner for Health in Ondo State, Dr. Wahab Oluropo Adegbenro, as ‘piercing, traumatic, and deflating’.
A statement signed by the party’s State Publicity Secretary, Mr. Alex Kalejare said, Dr. Adegbenro has been at the forefront of government efforts to curtail the spread of COVID-19 pandemic in the State, lamenting that his demise collide violently with that patriotic assignment.
“He was a party man to the core, readily accessible, humble and dependable. His commitment to the general wellbeing of people within and outside his circle was unparalleled,” the release stated.
Dr. Adegbenro, a two- time Commissioner in Ondo State, according to the statement, led a rancour-free lifestyle.
“The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, and Ifedore Local Government area in particular, would find it difficult to replace this committed and pragmatic leader.
“Although, the party is deeply traumatised by this huge loss, we pray God to console his immediate family, the people of Ifedore, Muslim community, and the Government of Ondo State. We also pray that his soul will find peace with his Creator,” the statement concluded.
