Nigerianeye can confirm that immediate past governor of Oyo State and acting chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Abiola Ajimobi is dead.
The 70-year-old, who had been on a life support machine
since last Friday at First Cardiology Hospital in Ikoyi, Lagos, after slipping
into a coma following Coronavirus complications, finally died on Thursday,.
Recall that a reliable source close to the ex-governor had on Monday disclosed that Ajimobi had been on
life support machine after he slipped into a deep coma and may not make any
recovery going by the observations of medical experts around him.
The source further disclosed that the former Oyo governor
had a lung surgery since being rushed to the Lagos hospital but made no
progress while his kidneys had also failed.
Doctors treating Ajimobi, it was reliably gathered, last
Friday informed his family that his situation had defied every medical
intervention and that only a miracle could bring him back to life.
Those projections came true on Thursday as the ex-governor
finally succumbed to the virus that has also killed several prominent Nigerians
including late Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Abba Kyari, who
was also treated for the disease at First Cardiology Hospital until he died.
Ajimobi’s condition was managed privately but many developed
interest in his whereabouts following his absence at public events, especially
at the national working committee (NWC) meetings of the All Progressives
Congress (APC).
In March, he emerged deputy national chairman of the ruling
party in the south-west but he was not involved in strategic meetings held
ahead of the Edo and Ondo elections.
When an appeal court in Abuja upheld the suspension of Adams
Oshiomhole as national chairman, Ajimobi was appointed in acting capacity.
Due to his absence, Hillard Eta, vice chairman (south-south)
was asked to stand in for Ajimobi.
The party’s NWC has been dissolved while a caretaker
committee has taken over.
When Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo, was receiving treatment
for COVID-19, his predecessor was among those who expressed solidarity with
him.
He had commended Makinde for making the people know he
tested positive for COVID-19, saying the disease is not a death sentence.
“Immediately I heard that my brother, Gov. Seyi Makinde’s
test came back positive, I sent him a text message to express solidarity with
him and wish him quick recovery, and God’s protection,” Ajimobi had told
reporters.
“I also want to appreciate him for his bravery with this
revelation. I know with adequate care he will get over it. I wish him a quick
recovery.
“COVID-19 is not a death sentence, people have recovered
from it. We will get over this too, but we must continue to ensure that we
follow all safety measures.”
A former senator, Ajimobi goes into history as the only
person who has served two terms as Oyo governor. He governed the state between
2011 and 2019.
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RIP Ajimobi, COVID-19 is real ooo
ReplyDeleteAjimobi,rest in whatever you deserve. You refused to fund Oyo state hospital at Adeoyo. How many common people have died because the hospital was lacking equipment and medical personnel? Former staff of Freshfm Ibadan, Femi Oluwajobi was left untreated at Adeoyo hospital partly because of your inaction to fund the hospital. Ajimobi, rest in where u deserve.
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ReplyDeleteRest in peace sir
Rest in peace
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