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Kwara Mourns as Second Republic Lawmaker Wole Oke Passes Away at 78
- Chief Wole Oke, former Minority Leader of the Kwara State House of Assembly in the Second Republic, passed away at the age of 78.
- Until his death, he was a respected APC elder and community leader known for his commitment to development and political integrity.
- Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and other political figures have expressed condolences, describing him as a statesman and a pillar of wisdom.
Chief Wole Oke, former Minority Leader of the Kwara State House of Assembly in the Second Republic, has passed away at the age of 78.
EKO HOT BLOG gathered that a close associate and former lawmaker, Hon. AbdulMumini Katibi, confirmed Oke’s passing, stating that mourners have gathered at his Fate area residence in Ilorin to pay their respects.
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Until his death, Oke was a respected statesman, community leader, and a key figure in the APC Elders Council in Kwara.
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, expressed deep sorrow over Oke’s passing, describing him as a principled leader who was committed to progressive politics and community development.
The governor extended condolences to the Ohoro of Shao, Oke’s family, and members of the APC, praying for strength and comfort for those mourning the late statesman.
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APC Chairman in Kwara, Prince Sunday Fagbemi, praised Oke’s legacy, calling him a pillar of peace, wisdom, and progress whose contributions to the party were invaluable.
Similarly, former KWTV Board Chairman, Alh. Hameed Adio, described Oke’s death as a great loss, highlighting his role as a fighter for his people’s emancipation and a patriotic statesman.
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