The Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, Tunde Oladunjoye, has passed away.

Oladunjoye, who was a consultant to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Media, reportedly died abroad while battling an undisclosed illness.

A statement from his family confirmed that Oladunjoye died on Friday.

“It is with deep sorrow and total submission to the divine will of Almighty Allah that we announce the passing of our beloved father, husband, brother, and esteemed leader, Alhaji Abdulraheem Olatunde Ayinde Oladunjoye, who returned to his Lord on Friday, 4th April 2025.

“A man of exceptional honour, integrity, and boundless kindness, Alhaji Oladunjoye was a pillar of strength, wisdom, and unwavering faith. His life was a testament to selfless service, as he touched countless lives through his generosity, humility, and dedication to uplifting others. Beyond being a devoted family man, he was a father figure to many—loved, respected, and admired by all who had the privilege of knowing him,” the statement reads.

The statement added that his Janazah (funeral) arrangements will be communicated in due course.

Abiodun in a statement on Friday night mourned the APC publicist, describing his death as a terrible loss.

He described the deceased as a forthright, down to earth, consummate politician who always stood gallantly and unwaveringly by any cause believe in, adding that he was a stabilizing factor both in Ogun APC and in government circles.

He said: “Receiving the news of the departure of our gallant, highly resourceful, uncommonly cerebral and hard working party spokesman and consultant, Tunde Oladunjoye, was devastating for me.

“This is tragic news that is, frankly, difficult to fathom; one death too many, but still we acknowledge the sovereignty of Almighty God who has chosen to call him home at this time.

“As a party man and aide, Oladunjoye never believed in half measures: he went out of his way to defend the programmes, policies, philosophy and the image of the Ogun State Government under our leadership. He was an effective and highly accomplished spokesman whose brilliance was never in doubt.

“He was a voice of courage, and easily the best spokesman Ogun APC has ever produced. His contributions to the modest successes this Administration has recorded in various sectors cannot be overemphasized.

“His doggedness, tenacity and loyalty to the cause he believed shone through at all times, and there is no doubt that he contributed a lot in making Ogun APC a big brand. He was frank, down to heart, forthright, and focused.

“Tunde Oladunjoye was a good man. He will be sorely missed.” (Daily Trust)