Kogi LG APC chairman dies after reconciliation meeting

Oyewole Solomon, the chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nigeria's Ijumu Local Government Area (LGA) of Kogi State, has died. His death was confirmed by the Kogi APC chairman, Aliyu Ezzu, who described Solomon as a dedicated party member whose contributions would be remembered.

Solomon reportedly collapsed on Friday during a reconciliation meeting held in Iyara, the headquarters of Ijumu LGA. Confusion and panic ensued among the political leaders and delegates present. He was rushed to a medical facility in nearby Kabba, where he was pronounced dead. The precise cause of his death has not yet been officially disclosed.

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His sudden death has sent shock and sadness across the APC family in Ijumu Local Government and Kogi State.

The reconciliation meeting was organized to harmonize political interests, resolve internal disputes, and foster unity within the APC in Ijumu ahead of future political activities. This initiative followed a previous meeting where stakeholders endorsed President Bola Tinubu and Governor Usman Ododo for their second terms. However, that earlier session was reportedly disrupted by disagreements over local government leadership, leading to Solomon and other officials walking out.

Friday's meeting was intended to bridge these divisions. The APC family in Ijumu and Kogi State has expressed deep sorrow and shock over Solomon's sudden passing. Ezzu urged party members to remain calm and united during this period of mourning, while also praying for strength for the deceased's family and the broader APC community.

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He was a committed party leader who contributed to the growth and unity of the party in the local government.