All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the death of Mr Abayomi Ayeola, a member of the House of Representatives, as sad and surprising.
The two-term lawmaker had won the APC ticket at the party’s last primary to seek a third term in the federal lower chamber come 2019.
He was the leader of the Lagos caucus at the Federal House of Representatives until his death.
Confirming the lawmaker’s death, Assistant Publicity Secretary of the party in the state, Mr Abiodun Salami, said the party was distraught at the death of Aiyeola.
He described the deceased as a committed and loyal party man who did his best to develop on his constituency.
“This is a great loss.
“In fact, we have lost a rare gem. He was a loyal and committed member who never did anything outside of the wishes of his people and the party.
“The confidence in him by people of his constituency earned him a ticket to represent them again in 2019 and that he was leader of the Lagos caucus showed the trust the party and colleagues had in him.
“We will sorely miss the departure of this perfect gentleman and a legislator par excellence,” he said.
Salami said the party mourned with his family and members of his constituency at this hard time.
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