By Jamiu Ganiyu
An All Progressives Congress lawmaker in Osun State, Architect Babatunde Desmond has commiserated with the opposition People’s Democratic Party in the state over the loss of its two chieftains Honourables Edward Keshinro and Jegede Olaosebikan who died in separate road mishaps.
In a personally signed condolence statement, a copy which was made available to osun.life today, the Honourable representing Oriade State constituency expressed sadness over the death of the two prominent members of the opposition party while nothing that human life is sacred and beyond party differences which must always be held as such.
The Architect turned politician added that he had reasons to interact with both politicians on different occasions over the years and described their passion for the growth and development of Oriade as deep rooted.
In his words, Honourable Desmond said, “I extend my deep condolences to the immediate family, friends and associates of the deceased politicians. It is my earnest prayer that the Good Lord grant their families strength especially at this very tough time and the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss’, Honourable Desmond Ojo added.
Until their demise, Honourable Edward Keshinro who hailed from Erin Ijesa, was a member of the PDP Elder’s Council in Ijesa North and a former Secretary/Chairman in Ilesa West Local Government died after a fatal car crash along Erin Ijesa on the Ilesa – Akure Expressway while Honourable Jegede Olaosibikan who hailed from Ijebu Ijesa, the incumbent Chairman of the PDP in Oriade Local Government died after another ghastly vehicle accident along Redemption Camp on the Lagos – Ibadan Expressway yesterday.
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