Osun PDP suspends political activities over Davido’s son death

…Oyetola, Oluwo sympathise with Adeleke family 

By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo

Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended political activities for the week over the tragic passing of Ifeanyi Adeleke, the son of award-winning global music icon, David Adeleke (Davido).

PDP Caretaker Chairman in the state, Adekunle Akindele in a condolence message to the Adeleke family on Tuesday described the incident as “a very sad occurrence.”

He, therefore, directed all party organs and committees to suspend activities in commiseration with the family,

“Our condolence goes to Davido, our youth ambassador. We commiserate with our father figure, Dr Deji Adeleke and the entire Adeleke family. 

“We pray the good Lord grant the family the strength to bear this irreparable loss,” Akindele said.

Meanwhile, Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun State has sympathised with Davido, over the death of his son, Ifeanyi, saying that it is a loss no responsible person would ever wish for.

Oyetola also sympathised with Davido’s father, Dr. Deji Adeleke, over the death of his grandson, saying as a grandfather himself, he feels Dr. Adeleke’s pain. 

In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, Oyetola prayed to God to comfort him and the entire family at this trying time.

He said: “On behalf of myself and the people of Osun, I sympathise with Davido over the death of his son, Ifeanyi. I know how painful it is to see a boy we all saw last week bubbling with life to now be referred to in the past. I pray God comfort you and Chioma. Rest assured, very soon, God will bless you both with another son who will live long to fulfill his dreams in life.

“I pray God give you both and your parents the fortitude to bear this painful loss.”

Similarly, Oluwo of Iwo land, Oba (Dr.) Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi also commiserated with the Adelekes over the death of Ifeanyi.

The monarch in a statement signed by his Press Secretary, Alli Ibraheem on Tuesday, described the death of Davido’s son as a shock.

“The death of Ifeanyi Adeleke, the son of David Adeleke was a shock. Losing a precious child comes with pain but one has to resign to God. 

“I commiserate with Davido, Dr. Deji Adeleke, Osun State Governor-elect, Senator Ademola Adeleke and the entire Adeleke dynasty of Ede, Osun State over the incidence. Taking heart in such a moment is one of the acts of Godliness.

“May God continue to guide and protect the family,” he said.