Posted by Samuel on Thu 16th Jan, 2025 - tori.ng
As a member of the Governors Advisory Council (GAC), the APC's highest decision-making body in Lagos, Ajose reportedly played a significant role in shaping the party's direction in the state.
A prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Chief Akinsanya Sunny Ajose, has passed away.
As a member of the Governors Advisory Council (GAC), the APC's highest decision-making body in Lagos, Ajose reportedly played a significant role in shaping the party's direction in the state.
His death occurred in the early hours of Thursday. President Bola Tinubu, who had a close association with Ajose, has expressed his sadness over the loss of the APC chieftain.
In a statement issued on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu recalled how he appointed Ajose as the Lagos State Head of Service when he was the state governor.
Tinubu said, “He was an astute administrator and dogged civil servant. When I appointed him the head of service, he became a rallying point.
“He had a considerable influence on the workers. He was pivotal in getting the civil service behind our policies and initiatives.
“Even after his tenure as head of service, we remained very close because of his leadership qualities and because he was an important partner in development.”
He added that Ajose left an indelible mark on his Badagry Constituency and the entire Lagos State through his immense contributions to their development. He added that his influential role earned him a notable recognition, as he was the sole representative from Badagry in the prestigious Lagos State Governance Advisory Council (GAC).