Gov Abiodun described the late Ijalaye as an honest, committed, and cerebral public servant with a high level of humility and patriotism
By Kehinde Okeowo
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun on Tuesday said the death of Barrister Olaniyi Ijalaye, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in his state, came to him as a rude shock.
He made this known via a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Lekan Adeniran, where he expressed his condolences to the family of the late REC and his organization, INEC.
TheNiche had earlier reported that Ijalaye slumped and died on Monday in Abuja after a meeting at the INEC headquarters.
A source within Ogun INEC, who pleaded anonymity, confirmed the death of the Ondo-born Resident Electoral Commissioner, saying he had just returned to his hotel room after the meeting when the incident occurred.
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Reacting to the news of his demise, Gov Abiodun described the late REC as an honest, committed, and cerebral public servant with a high level of humility and patriotism, as well as an exemplary, uncompromising nature.
He prayed for the repose of his soul and the necessary fortitude for his immediate family, friends, and colleagues to bear the irreplaceable loss.
Speaking via the statement, Gov Abiodun said, “I sympathize with the entire Ijalaye dynasty, the people, and the government of Ondo State on the passing of their great and illustrious son; indeed, Barrister Ijalaye was an exemplary figure of diligence, commitment, and honesty in public service.
“While his death came as a rude shock to us in Ogun State, we take solace in the fact that he lived a fulfilled life of integrity and indelible impact; may God rest his soul and protect the family he left behind.”
