Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, and the Ekiti Council of Elders have expressed grief over the death of renowned community leader and All Progressives Congress chieftain, Prince Gabriel Omodara, popularly known as “Baba QC.”Omodara, a member of the Ekiti Council of Elders and former chairman of the defunct Ekiti Central Local Government, died in the early hours of Sunday at the age of 93.In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, Oyebanji described the late nonagenarian as a committed progressive whose contributions to politics and community development left an enduring legacy.The governor said Omodara’s death was a huge loss to the APC, the progressive family, Ado Ekiti and the state as a whole.“Pa Omodara was one of the most dedicated leaders of the party, who worked tirelessly with other stakeholders to build a strong and enduring political structure for the APC in the state,” he said.Oyebanji also described the deceased as a man of integrity, wisdom and selfless service whose counsel would be greatly missed.He praised Omodara’s contributions to the development of Ado Ekiti and Ekiti State, particularly during his tenure as chairman of the then Ekiti Central Local Government, which comprised Ado and Ifelodun/Ifaki Local Government Areas.According to the governor, the late elder statesman devoted his later years to community service and mentoring younger leaders.Recalling his last meeting with Omodara, Oyebanji said the deceased showed no signs of ill health and had continued to demonstrate his passion for the progress of the state.Related NewsWe have a right to determine who governs us, Oyedepo tells worshippersAPGA holds national women’s summit, seeks greater inclusion in politics, governanceEkiti to boost livestock production, food security with three agro-meteorological stations“Pa Omodara lived a fulfilled life, served selflessly, and left behind a legacy of honour, integrity, and enduring impact,” the governor said.He urged the family to take solace in the exemplary life and lasting legacies of the deceased.“On behalf of the government and the good people of Ekiti State, I commiserate with the immediate family of our departed leader, Pa Omodara, the APC and progressive family in Ekiti, and the people of Ado Ekiti. We pray that God grants Baba eternal rest and gives the family the strength to bear this irreparable loss,” he added.Also mourning the late politician, the General Secretary of the Ekiti Council of Elders, Elder Niyi Ajibulu, described Omodara as a respected community leader and stabilising force within the council.“Prince Omodara (also fondly known as Worowo) was the face of the Council for the workshop ‘Aging Grace’,” Ajibulu said.He added, “A notable stabilising personnel in the Council. Always blending the Christian religion with the Yoruba tradition in prayers and activities.“A great, respected community and political leader in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State and Nigeria.“He was a well-known grassroots mobilizer in the region, recognised for his longstanding political and community engagement. We will miss him greatly.”Omodara was widely regarded as one of the leading political figures in Ekiti and played active roles in grassroots mobilisation and community development over several decades. Omodara, a member of the Ekiti Council of Elders and former chairman of the defunct Ekiti Central Local Government, died in the early hours of Sunday at the age of 93.In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, Oyebanji described the late nonagenarian as a committed progressive whose contributions to politics and community development left an enduring legacy.The governor said Omodara’s death was a huge loss to the APC, the progressive family, Ado Ekiti and the state as a whole.“Pa Omodara was one of the most dedicated leaders of the party, who worked tirelessly with other stakeholders to build a strong and enduring political structure for the APC in the state,” he said.Oyebanji also described the deceased as a man of integrity, wisdom and selfless service whose counsel would be greatly missed.He praised Omodara’s contributions to the development of Ado Ekiti and Ekiti State, particularly during his tenure as chairman of the then Ekiti Central Local Government, which comprised Ado and Ifelodun/Ifaki Local Government Areas.According to the governor, the late elder statesman devoted his later years to community service and mentoring younger leaders.Recalling his last meeting with Omodara, Oyebanji said the deceased showed no signs of ill health and had continued to demonstrate his passion for the progress of the state.Related NewsWe have a right to determine who governs us, Oyedepo tells worshippersAPGA holds national women’s summit, seeks greater inclusion in politics, governanceEkiti to boost livestock production, food security with three agro-meteorological stations“Pa Omodara lived a fulfilled life, served selflessly, and left behind a legacy of honour, integrity, and enduring impact,” the governor said.He urged the family to take solace in the exemplary life and lasting legacies of the deceased.“On behalf of the government and the good people of Ekiti State, I commiserate with the immediate family of our departed leader, Pa Omodara, the APC and progressive family in Ekiti, and the people of Ado Ekiti. We pray that God grants Baba eternal rest and gives the family the strength to bear this irreparable loss,” he added.Also mourning the late politician, the General Secretary of the Ekiti Council of Elders, Elder Niyi Ajibulu, described Omodara as a respected community leader and stabilising force within the council.“Prince Omodara (also fondly known as Worowo) was the face of the Council for the workshop ‘Aging Grace’,” Ajibulu said.He added, “A notable stabilising personnel in the Council. Always blending the Christian religion with the Yoruba tradition in prayers and activities.“A great, respected community and political leader in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State and Nigeria.“He was a well-known grassroots mobilizer in the region, recognised for his longstanding political and community engagement. We will miss him greatly.”Omodara was widely regarded as one of the leading political figures in Ekiti and played active roles in grassroots mobilisation and community development over several decades. In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, Oyebanji described the late nonagenarian as a committed progressive whose contributions to politics and community development left an enduring legacy.The governor said Omodara’s death was a huge loss to the APC, the progressive family, Ado Ekiti and the state as a whole.“Pa Omodara was one of the most dedicated leaders of the party, who worked tirelessly with other stakeholders to build a strong and enduring political structure for the APC in the state,” he said.Oyebanji also described the deceased as a man of integrity, wisdom and selfless service whose counsel would be greatly missed.He praised Omodara’s contributions to the development of Ado Ekiti and Ekiti State, particularly during his tenure as chairman of the then Ekiti Central Local Government, which comprised Ado and Ifelodun/Ifaki Local Government Areas.According to the governor, the late elder statesman devoted his later years to community service and mentoring younger leaders.Recalling his last meeting with Omodara, Oyebanji said the deceased showed no signs of ill health and had continued to demonstrate his passion for the progress of the state.Related NewsWe have a right to determine who governs us, Oyedepo tells worshippersAPGA holds national women’s summit, seeks greater inclusion in politics, governanceEkiti to boost livestock production, food security with three agro-meteorological stations“Pa Omodara lived a fulfilled life, served selflessly, and left behind a legacy of honour, integrity, and enduring impact,” the governor said.He urged the family to take solace in the exemplary life and lasting legacies of the deceased.“On behalf of the government and the good people of Ekiti State, I commiserate with the immediate family of our departed leader, Pa Omodara, the APC and progressive family in Ekiti, and the people of Ado Ekiti. We pray that God grants Baba eternal rest and gives the family the strength to bear this irreparable loss,” he added.Also mourning the late politician, the General Secretary of the Ekiti Council of Elders, Elder Niyi Ajibulu, described Omodara as a respected community leader and stabilising force within the council.“Prince Omodara (also fondly known as Worowo) was the face of the Council for the workshop ‘Aging Grace’,” Ajibulu said.He added, “A notable stabilising personnel in the Council. Always blending the Christian religion with the Yoruba tradition in prayers and activities.“A great, respected community and political leader in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State and Nigeria.“He was a well-known grassroots mobilizer in the region, recognised for his longstanding political and community engagement. We will miss him greatly.”Omodara was widely regarded as one of the leading political figures in Ekiti and played active roles in grassroots mobilisation and community development over several decades. The governor said Omodara’s death was a huge loss to the APC, the progressive family, Ado Ekiti and the state as a whole.“Pa Omodara was one of the most dedicated leaders of the party, who worked tirelessly with other stakeholders to build a strong and enduring political structure for the APC in the state,” he said.Oyebanji also described the deceased as a man of integrity, wisdom and selfless service whose counsel would be greatly missed.He praised Omodara’s contributions to the development of Ado Ekiti and Ekiti State, particularly during his tenure as chairman of the then Ekiti Central Local Government, which comprised Ado and Ifelodun/Ifaki Local Government Areas.According to the governor, the late elder statesman devoted his later years to community service and mentoring younger leaders.Recalling his last meeting with Omodara, Oyebanji said the deceased showed no signs of ill health and had continued to demonstrate his passion for the progress of the state.Related NewsWe have a right to determine who governs us, Oyedepo tells worshippersAPGA holds national women’s summit, seeks greater inclusion in politics, governanceEkiti to boost livestock production, food security with three agro-meteorological stations“Pa Omodara lived a fulfilled life, served selflessly, and left behind a legacy of honour, integrity, and enduring impact,” the governor said.He urged the family to take solace in the exemplary life and lasting legacies of the deceased.“On behalf of the government and the good people of Ekiti State, I commiserate with the immediate family of our departed leader, Pa Omodara, the APC and progressive family in Ekiti, and the people of Ado Ekiti. We pray that God grants Baba eternal rest and gives the family the strength to bear this irreparable loss,” he added.Also mourning the late politician, the General Secretary of the Ekiti Council of Elders, Elder Niyi Ajibulu, described Omodara as a respected community leader and stabilising force within the council.“Prince Omodara (also fondly known as Worowo) was the face of the Council for the workshop ‘Aging Grace’,” Ajibulu said.He added, “A notable stabilising personnel in the Council. Always blending the Christian religion with the Yoruba tradition in prayers and activities.“A great, respected community and political leader in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State and Nigeria.“He was a well-known grassroots mobilizer in the region, recognised for his longstanding political and community engagement. We will miss him greatly.”Omodara was widely regarded as one of the leading political figures in Ekiti and played active roles in grassroots mobilisation and community development over several decades. “Pa Omodara was one of the most dedicated leaders of the party, who worked tirelessly with other stakeholders to build a strong and enduring political structure for the APC in the state,” he said.Oyebanji also described the deceased as a man of integrity, wisdom and selfless service whose counsel would be greatly missed.He praised Omodara’s contributions to the development of Ado Ekiti and Ekiti State, particularly during his tenure as chairman of the then Ekiti Central Local Government, which comprised Ado and Ifelodun/Ifaki Local Government Areas.According to the governor, the late elder statesman devoted his later years to community service and mentoring younger leaders.Recalling his last meeting with Omodara, Oyebanji said the deceased showed no signs of ill health and had continued to demonstrate his passion for the progress of the state.Related NewsWe have a right to determine who governs us, Oyedepo tells worshippersAPGA holds national women’s summit, seeks greater inclusion in politics, governanceEkiti to boost livestock production, food security with three agro-meteorological stations“Pa Omodara lived a fulfilled life, served selflessly, and left behind a legacy of honour, integrity, and enduring impact,” the governor said.He urged the family to take solace in the exemplary life and lasting legacies of the deceased.“On behalf of the government and the good people of Ekiti State, I commiserate with the immediate family of our departed leader, Pa Omodara, the APC and progressive family in Ekiti, and the people of Ado Ekiti. We pray that God grants Baba eternal rest and gives the family the strength to bear this irreparable loss,” he added.Also mourning the late politician, the General Secretary of the Ekiti Council of Elders, Elder Niyi Ajibulu, described Omodara as a respected community leader and stabilising force within the council.“Prince Omodara (also fondly known as Worowo) was the face of the Council for the workshop ‘Aging Grace’,” Ajibulu said.He added, “A notable stabilising personnel in the Council. Always blending the Christian religion with the Yoruba tradition in prayers and activities.“A great, respected community and political leader in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State and Nigeria.“He was a well-known grassroots mobilizer in the region, recognised for his longstanding political and community engagement. We will miss him greatly.”Omodara was widely regarded as one of the leading political figures in Ekiti and played active roles in grassroots mobilisation and community development over several decades. Oyebanji also described the deceased as a man of integrity, wisdom and selfless service whose counsel would be greatly missed.He praised Omodara’s contributions to the development of Ado Ekiti and Ekiti State, particularly during his tenure as chairman of the then Ekiti Central Local Government, which comprised Ado and Ifelodun/Ifaki Local Government Areas.According to the governor, the late elder statesman devoted his later years to community service and mentoring younger leaders.Recalling his last meeting with Omodara, Oyebanji said the deceased showed no signs of ill health and had continued to demonstrate his passion for the progress of the state.Related NewsWe have a right to determine who governs us, Oyedepo tells worshippersAPGA holds national women’s summit, seeks greater inclusion in politics, governanceEkiti to boost livestock production, food security with three agro-meteorological stations“Pa Omodara lived a fulfilled life, served selflessly, and left behind a legacy of honour, integrity, and enduring impact,” the governor said.He urged the family to take solace in the exemplary life and lasting legacies of the deceased.“On behalf of the government and the good people of Ekiti State, I commiserate with the immediate family of our departed leader, Pa Omodara, the APC and progressive family in Ekiti, and the people of Ado Ekiti. We pray that God grants Baba eternal rest and gives the family the strength to bear this irreparable loss,” he added.Also mourning the late politician, the General Secretary of the Ekiti Council of Elders, Elder Niyi Ajibulu, described Omodara as a respected community leader and stabilising force within the council.“Prince Omodara (also fondly known as Worowo) was the face of the Council for the workshop ‘Aging Grace’,” Ajibulu said.He added, “A notable stabilising personnel in the Council. Always blending the Christian religion with the Yoruba tradition in prayers and activities.“A great, respected community and political leader in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State and Nigeria.“He was a well-known grassroots mobilizer in the region, recognised for his longstanding political and community engagement. We will miss him greatly.”Omodara was widely regarded as one of the leading political figures in Ekiti and played active roles in grassroots mobilisation and community development over several decades. He praised Omodara’s contributions to the development of Ado Ekiti and Ekiti State, particularly during his tenure as chairman of the then Ekiti Central Local Government, which comprised Ado and Ifelodun/Ifaki Local Government Areas.According to the governor, the late elder statesman devoted his later years to community service and mentoring younger leaders.Recalling his last meeting with Omodara, Oyebanji said the deceased showed no signs of ill health and had continued to demonstrate his passion for the progress of the state.Related NewsWe have a right to determine who governs us, Oyedepo tells worshippersAPGA holds national women’s summit, seeks greater inclusion in politics, governanceEkiti to boost livestock production, food security with three agro-meteorological stations“Pa Omodara lived a fulfilled life, served selflessly, and left behind a legacy of honour, integrity, and enduring impact,” the governor said.He urged the family to take solace in the exemplary life and lasting legacies of the deceased.“On behalf of the government and the good people of Ekiti State, I commiserate with the immediate family of our departed leader, Pa Omodara, the APC and progressive family in Ekiti, and the people of Ado Ekiti. We pray that God grants Baba eternal rest and gives the family the strength to bear this irreparable loss,” he added.Also mourning the late politician, the General Secretary of the Ekiti Council of Elders, Elder Niyi Ajibulu, described Omodara as a respected community leader and stabilising force within the council.“Prince Omodara (also fondly known as Worowo) was the face of the Council for the workshop ‘Aging Grace’,” Ajibulu said.He added, “A notable stabilising personnel in the Council. Always blending the Christian religion with the Yoruba tradition in prayers and activities.“A great, respected community and political leader in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State and Nigeria.“He was a well-known grassroots mobilizer in the region, recognised for his longstanding political and community engagement. We will miss him greatly.”Omodara was widely regarded as one of the leading political figures in Ekiti and played active roles in grassroots mobilisation and community development over several decades. According to the governor, the late elder statesman devoted his later years to community service and mentoring younger leaders.Recalling his last meeting with Omodara, Oyebanji said the deceased showed no signs of ill health and had continued to demonstrate his passion for the progress of the state.Related NewsWe have a right to determine who governs us, Oyedepo tells worshippersAPGA holds national women’s summit, seeks greater inclusion in politics, governanceEkiti to boost livestock production, food security with three agro-meteorological stations“Pa Omodara lived a fulfilled life, served selflessly, and left behind a legacy of honour, integrity, and enduring impact,” the governor said.He urged the family to take solace in the exemplary life and lasting legacies of the deceased.“On behalf of the government and the good people of Ekiti State, I commiserate with the immediate family of our departed leader, Pa Omodara, the APC and progressive family in Ekiti, and the people of Ado Ekiti. We pray that God grants Baba eternal rest and gives the family the strength to bear this irreparable loss,” he added.Also mourning the late politician, the General Secretary of the Ekiti Council of Elders, Elder Niyi Ajibulu, described Omodara as a respected community leader and stabilising force within the council.“Prince Omodara (also fondly known as Worowo) was the face of the Council for the workshop ‘Aging Grace’,” Ajibulu said.He added, “A notable stabilising personnel in the Council. Always blending the Christian religion with the Yoruba tradition in prayers and activities.“A great, respected community and political leader in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State and Nigeria.“He was a well-known grassroots mobilizer in the region, recognised for his longstanding political and community engagement. We will miss him greatly.”Omodara was widely regarded as one of the leading political figures in Ekiti and played active roles in grassroots mobilisation and community development over several decades. Recalling his last meeting with Omodara, Oyebanji said the deceased showed no signs of ill health and had continued to demonstrate his passion for the progress of the state.Related NewsWe have a right to determine who governs us, Oyedepo tells worshippersAPGA holds national women’s summit, seeks greater inclusion in politics, governanceEkiti to boost livestock production, food security with three agro-meteorological stations“Pa Omodara lived a fulfilled life, served selflessly, and left behind a legacy of honour, integrity, and enduring impact,” the governor said.He urged the family to take solace in the exemplary life and lasting legacies of the deceased.“On behalf of the government and the good people of Ekiti State, I commiserate with the immediate family of our departed leader, Pa Omodara, the APC and progressive family in Ekiti, and the people of Ado Ekiti. We pray that God grants Baba eternal rest and gives the family the strength to bear this irreparable loss,” he added.Also mourning the late politician, the General Secretary of the Ekiti Council of Elders, Elder Niyi Ajibulu, described Omodara as a respected community leader and stabilising force within the council.“Prince Omodara (also fondly known as Worowo) was the face of the Council for the workshop ‘Aging Grace’,” Ajibulu said.He added, “A notable stabilising personnel in the Council. Always blending the Christian religion with the Yoruba tradition in prayers and activities.“A great, respected community and political leader in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State and Nigeria.“He was a well-known grassroots mobilizer in the region, recognised for his longstanding political and community engagement. We will miss him greatly.”Omodara was widely regarded as one of the leading political figures in Ekiti and played active roles in grassroots mobilisation and community development over several decades. “Pa Omodara lived a fulfilled life, served selflessly, and left behind a legacy of honour, integrity, and enduring impact,” the governor said.He urged the family to take solace in the exemplary life and lasting legacies of the deceased.“On behalf of the government and the good people of Ekiti State, I commiserate with the immediate family of our departed leader, Pa Omodara, the APC and progressive family in Ekiti, and the people of Ado Ekiti. We pray that God grants Baba eternal rest and gives the family the strength to bear this irreparable loss,” he added.Also mourning the late politician, the General Secretary of the Ekiti Council of Elders, Elder Niyi Ajibulu, described Omodara as a respected community leader and stabilising force within the council.“Prince Omodara (also fondly known as Worowo) was the face of the Council for the workshop ‘Aging Grace’,” Ajibulu said.He added, “A notable stabilising personnel in the Council. Always blending the Christian religion with the Yoruba tradition in prayers and activities.“A great, respected community and political leader in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State and Nigeria.“He was a well-known grassroots mobilizer in the region, recognised for his longstanding political and community engagement. We will miss him greatly.”Omodara was widely regarded as one of the leading political figures in Ekiti and played active roles in grassroots mobilisation and community development over several decades. He urged the family to take solace in the exemplary life and lasting legacies of the deceased.“On behalf of the government and the good people of Ekiti State, I commiserate with the immediate family of our departed leader, Pa Omodara, the APC and progressive family in Ekiti, and the people of Ado Ekiti. We pray that God grants Baba eternal rest and gives the family the strength to bear this irreparable loss,” he added.Also mourning the late politician, the General Secretary of the Ekiti Council of Elders, Elder Niyi Ajibulu, described Omodara as a respected community leader and stabilising force within the council.“Prince Omodara (also fondly known as Worowo) was the face of the Council for the workshop ‘Aging Grace’,” Ajibulu said.He added, “A notable stabilising personnel in the Council. Always blending the Christian religion with the Yoruba tradition in prayers and activities.“A great, respected community and political leader in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State and Nigeria.“He was a well-known grassroots mobilizer in the region, recognised for his longstanding political and community engagement. We will miss him greatly.”Omodara was widely regarded as one of the leading political figures in Ekiti and played active roles in grassroots mobilisation and community development over several decades. “On behalf of the government and the good people of Ekiti State, I commiserate with the immediate family of our departed leader, Pa Omodara, the APC and progressive family in Ekiti, and the people of Ado Ekiti. We pray that God grants Baba eternal rest and gives the family the strength to bear this irreparable loss,” he added.Also mourning the late politician, the General Secretary of the Ekiti Council of Elders, Elder Niyi Ajibulu, described Omodara as a respected community leader and stabilising force within the council.“Prince Omodara (also fondly known as Worowo) was the face of the Council for the workshop ‘Aging Grace’,” Ajibulu said.He added, “A notable stabilising personnel in the Council. Always blending the Christian religion with the Yoruba tradition in prayers and activities.“A great, respected community and political leader in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State and Nigeria.“He was a well-known grassroots mobilizer in the region, recognised for his longstanding political and community engagement. We will miss him greatly.”Omodara was widely regarded as one of the leading political figures in Ekiti and played active roles in grassroots mobilisation and community development over several decades. Also mourning the late politician, the General Secretary of the Ekiti Council of Elders, Elder Niyi Ajibulu, described Omodara as a respected community leader and stabilising force within the council.“Prince Omodara (also fondly known as Worowo) was the face of the Council for the workshop ‘Aging Grace’,” Ajibulu said.He added, “A notable stabilising personnel in the Council. Always blending the Christian religion with the Yoruba tradition in prayers and activities.“A great, respected community and political leader in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State and Nigeria.“He was a well-known grassroots mobilizer in the region, recognised for his longstanding political and community engagement. We will miss him greatly.”Omodara was widely regarded as one of the leading political figures in Ekiti and played active roles in grassroots mobilisation and community development over several decades. “Prince Omodara (also fondly known as Worowo) was the face of the Council for the workshop ‘Aging Grace’,” Ajibulu said.He added, “A notable stabilising personnel in the Council. Always blending the Christian religion with the Yoruba tradition in prayers and activities.“A great, respected community and political leader in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State and Nigeria.“He was a well-known grassroots mobilizer in the region, recognised for his longstanding political and community engagement. We will miss him greatly.”Omodara was widely regarded as one of the leading political figures in Ekiti and played active roles in grassroots mobilisation and community development over several decades. He added, “A notable stabilising personnel in the Council. Always blending the Christian religion with the Yoruba tradition in prayers and activities.“A great, respected community and political leader in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State and Nigeria.“He was a well-known grassroots mobilizer in the region, recognised for his longstanding political and community engagement. We will miss him greatly.”Omodara was widely regarded as one of the leading political figures in Ekiti and played active roles in grassroots mobilisation and community development over several decades. “A great, respected community and political leader in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State and Nigeria.“He was a well-known grassroots mobilizer in the region, recognised for his longstanding political and community engagement. We will miss him greatly.”Omodara was widely regarded as one of the leading political figures in Ekiti and played active roles in grassroots mobilisation and community development over several decades. “He was a well-known grassroots mobilizer in the region, recognised for his longstanding political and community engagement. We will miss him greatly.”Omodara was widely regarded as one of the leading political figures in Ekiti and played active roles in grassroots mobilisation and community development over several decades. Omodara was widely regarded as one of the leading political figures in Ekiti and played active roles in grassroots mobilisation and community development over several decades.