The newly elected Assistant Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress in Lagos State, Yesiro Karamo, has passed away.
Reports indicate that Yesiro was part of the excos led by Chairman Cornelius Ojelabi, elected by consensus at the Lagos State APC congress held at Mobolaji Johnson Stadium, Onikan, Lagos, on Tuesday, the 3rd of March, 2026.
His death occurred just hours before his scheduled inauguration with other excos at the Lagos APC Secretariat on Thursday, the 5th of March.
The Lagos APC confirmed Yesiro’s passing in a statement released online on Thursday the 5th of March, by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Seye Oladejo.
The statement read: “The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) received with profound shock and deep sorrow the news of the sudden demise of our newly elected Assistant Publicity Secretary, Karamo Yesiro.
“Yesiro’s passing is a painful and tragic loss to our great party at a time when his energy, commitment, and passion for progressive politics were most needed.
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“Having just been entrusted with the responsibility of serving in the State Executive Council, he embodied dedication, loyalty, and an unwavering belief in the ideals of our party.”
The party highlighted Yesiro’s role in strengthening the APC in Lagos State, which contributed to his election as Assistant Publicity Secretary.
“Though his tenure was tragically cut short, his enthusiasm, humility, and readiness to serve left a lasting impression on colleagues and members alike.
“He was a vibrant party man whose contributions to the growth and stability of the APC in Lagos State will not be forgotten.
“The Lagos APC stands united in mourning this painful departure. Hon. Karamo Yesiro will be remembered for his service, commitment, and belief in the progressive cause,” the statement added.