Ogun State Governor Mourns Passage of INEC’s Late Resident Electoral Commissioner
In a statement on Tuesday, Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, conveyed his deepest condolences to the family of the late Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the state, Barrister Olaniyi Ijalaye. According to reports from Media Talk Africa, Ijalaye passed away on Monday evening in Abuja after attending a meeting at the commission’s headquarters.
Abiodun described Ijalaye as an honest, committed, and cerebral public servant with a high level of humility and patriotism, as well as an exemplary and uncompromising nature. He prayed for the repose of Ijalaye’s soul and the necessary fortitude for his immediate family, friends, and colleagues to bear the loss.
The governor also reached out to the entire Ijalaye dynasty, the people, and the government of Ondo State, saying, “We sympathize with you on the passing of your great and illustrious son; indeed, Barrister Ijalaye was an exemplary figure of diligence, commitment, and honesty in public service.”
Abiodun added that while Ijalaye’s death came as a rude shock to them in Ogun State, they found solace in the fact that he lived a fulfilling life of integrity and indelible impact.
As the world mourns the loss of this dedicated public servant, media outlets and citizens alike pay their respects to Ijalaye, hoping that his legacy will continue to inspire honest and committed service to the people of Ogun State and beyond.
