The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun state has suspended its political activities for the week following the death of Ifeanyi, son of Davido, the Afrobeats singer.
Davido is the nephew of Ademola Adeleke, the governor-elect of the state.
According to NAN, Adekunle Akindele, Osun PDP caretaker chairman, announced the suspension of activities in a condolence message to the family on Tuesday.
Akindele directed all party organs and committees to suspend activities in commiseration with the family.
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He described the incident as “a very sad occurrence”.
“We mourn the sorrowful exit of our son, Ifeanyi,” he said.
“We pray for the repose of his soul. It is a sad day, but we remain steadfast in our faith in the Lord of the Universe.
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“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 ”
Ifeanyi reportedly drowned in a swimming pool at their home in the Banana Island area of Lagos on Monday.
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TheCable had reported that some staff of the Afrobeats singer were picked up by the Lagos police command for questioning.
Benjamin Hundeyin, the command’s PRO, said they are being investigated for negligence.
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