Elebute-Halle mourns Omotoso’s death, says his exit creates huge vacuum in Ekiti politics

Adebayo Adenrele


A former gubernatorial candidate of the Action Democratic Party in the 2022 Ekiti gubernatorial election, Erelu Kemi Elebute-Halle, has mourned the death of Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Ekiti State, Barr. Paul Omotosho.

In statement released after a condolence visit to the country home of the late Chairman in Imesi-Ekiti, Erelu Elebute-Halle said she was shocked and devastated by the sudden death.

She said late Omotosho died when his services and interventions were most needed in the political landscape and governance of Ekiti state.

Erelu Elebute-Halle added that Omotosho’s sudden departure has created a huge void in the hearts of Ekiti people, his political associates, and his well-wishers far and wide.

She stated that the late politician played a prominent role in the success of the APC in Ekiti State, particularly the 2022 governorship election.

The statement partly reads; “Mr Omotosho’s sudden death has created a huge void in the hearts of well meaning Ekiti people, his political associates, and well-wishers far and wide.

“The late politician played a prominent role in the success of the APC in Ekiti State, particularly the 2022 governorship election and the 2023 general elections in which APC recorded massive political gains

“Omotosho was a politician of uncommon courage, a gentleman per excellence who carried out his activities without fear or favor.”

Erelu Elebute-Halle, who had just announced her defection to the APC, then prayed that the family the departed soul peacefully left behind will have the fortitude to bear the loss.

She also commiserated with Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, the Ekiti State Government, and the APC family both at the state and national level