Kwara PDP puts off political activities for 41 days for late Senator
People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State says it has suspended all political activities in the state for 41 days in honour of the late former Kwara South, Senator Rafiu Adebayo Ibrahim.
In a statement, the spokesperson of the party, Olusegun O. Adewara, said that except in matters of exigency and/or overriding public interest, it has suspended all party meetings, rallies, and other political gatherings until when all post-funeral rites and prayers are expected to have been completed.
The statement added that the party mandated that all members, fora, caucuses, youth associations, elders, and affiliated stakeholders of the PDP in Kwara State understand and strictly comply with this directive.
“This decision was made to provide the Party and its leadership with ample time to mourn the passing of the distinguished Senator, Rafiu Ibrahim, and to reflect deeply on his significant contributions to the Party and democracy in Kwara State and the nation at large,” the spokesman added.
“Consequently, the party, under the chairmanship of Rt. Hon. Babatunde Mohammed has directed all its flags hoisted in secretariats across the sixteen local government areas of the state, including wards and other party levels, to be lowered in reflection of the sober state of the party due to this sad incident.
“Our party expressed gratitude to the people of Kwara and sympathizers of the late Senator across Nigeria for their solidarity with the party during this difficult time.
“We urge them to bear with us as we navigate this period of mourning and sober reflection,” the party submitted.
- The Nation
