Ex-Ogun council chair Oladunjoye’s death a huge loss, says Gov Abiodun

Ex-Ogun council chair Oladunjoye’s death a huge loss, says Gov Abiodun

 

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has reacted to the passing of Tunde Oladunjoye, the All Progressives Congress (APC) spokesperson in the state.

He expressed shock and sadness over the sudden death of the ex-Ijebu East Local Government Area chairman.

Oladunjoye, who died on Friday April 4 at the age of 58, was born in Ijebu-Ife, Ogun State.

He studied Mass Communication at the Ogun State Polytechnic, now Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, and later attended the Nigerian Institute of Journalism.

He also trained abroad in public affairs and strategic communication.

He served as chairman of Ijebu East LGA during the administration of former Governor Gbenga Daniel.

In 2023, Dapo Abiodun appointed Oladunjoye as his Senior Consultant on Media.

Governor Abiodun said he was a “forthright, down-to-earth, and consummate politician,” who always stood by his principles.

“Receiving the news of the departure of our gallant, highly resourceful, uncommonly cerebral and hard working party spokesman and consultant, Tunde Oladunjoye, was devastating to me.

“This is tragic news that is, frankly, difficult to fathom; one death too many, but still we acknowledge the sovereignty of Almighty God who has chosen to call him home at this time,” the governor said.

According to Governor Abiodun, Oladunjoye was an exceptional party spokesperson, renowned for his brilliance and unwavering commitment.

He was also a passionate advocate for the administration’s policies and programmes, consistently defending its image and ideals.

“He was a voice of courage, and easily the best spokesman Ogun APC has ever produced.

“His contributions to the modest successes this administration has recorded in various sectors cannot be overemphasized as I commiserate with the family and Ogun APC.”