The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State, Oyewole Mayowa Solomon, has reportedly died after collapsing during a party reconciliation meeting in Iyara, the council headquarters.
Solomon reportedly collapsed on Friday while participating in the meeting convened by former Ijumu Local Government Chairman, Funsho Olumoko, as part of efforts to resolve internal disagreements and promote unity among APC stakeholders ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The incident reportedly caused panic among participants. Efforts were made to revive him before he was rushed to a hospital in Kabba, where he was later confirmed dead.
The reconciliation meeting was expected to bring together party leaders, local government and ward executives, women and youth leaders, as well as government appointees from the 15 wards in Ijumu.
Solomon’s death has reportedly shocked party members and stakeholders and could affect ongoing efforts to reconcile different factions within the Ijumu APC.
The exact medical cause of his sudden collapse and death has not been officially disclosed as of the time of filing this report.
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