A former Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party, Osun State chapter, Ademola Rasak, died in Ibadan on Thursday at the age of 57.
The late Rasak was said to have fallen ill on Thursday morning and taken to the University College Hospital for treatment but died before he was admitted into the intensive care unit of the hospital.
The late PDP leader was an indigene of Ode-Omu in Ayedaade Local Government area of Osun State. He was survived by a wife, children and grandchildren.
A statement from Osun PDP, which was signed by its Chairman, Gani Olaoluwa, said the death of the immediate past chairman of the party was a blow to the party, praying that God would grant his family and the party the fortitude to bear the loss.
according to the information reaching us, were made to understand that his remain will be buried today according to Muslim rite
“I am shocked to hear this sad news. His death is a painful blow that has created a big vacuum in Osun PDP. The vacuum created by Ademola’s death is even bigger considering the fact that he died when the party is preparing for the 2014 governorship poll and given his influence as a leader and grassroots person. We pray to God to console his family and the party,” Olaoluwa said.
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