Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has mourned the death of a frontline leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Moba Local Government, Hon. Lawrence Adebayo Kolawole, popularly known as “Aba Leader,” who died at the age of 88.

Kolawole, a prominent grassroots politician and community leader from Otun-Ekiti, died on Saturday after a brief illness.

In a condolence statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Olayinka Oyebode, Governor Oyebanji described the deceased’s death as a major loss to the APC, the people of Otun-Ekiti and Moba Local Government.

The governor described Kolawole as a distinguished and courageous leader, a progressive-minded grassroots politician and a strong supporter of his administration, noting that he commanded considerable respect within the APC hierarchy because of his leadership qualities.

According to Oyebanji, the late politician served as a Councillor and Leader of the House of the Moba Local Government Legislative Council during the administration of former Governor Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo.

He later served as Chairman of the APC in Moba Local Government for several years.The governor said Kolawole remained loyal and committed to the party and his community until his death, leaving behind legacies of selfless service, integrity and loyalty.

“Baba remained loyal, courageous and consistent till he breathed his last, leaving behind legacies of selfless service, integrity and loyalty,” Oyebanji said.

He described the deceased as a man of wisdom, humility and unwavering commitment to his people, the APC and progressive political principles.Oyebanji urged the children and family of the late APC leader to take solace in his record of service and the good name he left behind.

He expressed condolences to the family, children, associates and political colleagues of Kolawole, praying that God would grant the deceased eternal rest and give the family the strength to bear the loss.