Sola Adeyemo 
The National Leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso; the National Secretary, Mr Dipo Olayoku; the South West Leader, Chief Adebisi Olopoeyan, as well as, the party’s Ogun State governorship candidate in the last election, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi, have joined thousands of leaders and members of the party in the South West to mourn the passing of its immediate past Caretaker Chairman in Ogun State, Alhaji (Prince) Adekunle Ibrahim.
In a release issued and signed by the South West Public Relations Officer of the party, Comrade Kilamuwaye Badmus, and made available to New Telegraph, the deceased passed on in the early hours of Thursday at the Babcock Teaching Hospital, Ilisan-Remo, Ogun State.
It described the death as a monumental loss “now that the party is making great impact in the South West region”.
The release said, “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. Surely we belong to Allah and to Him shall we return.
So sad, that we announce the death of our beloved father, brother, comrade and a political gladiator in Ogun politics, the immediate past , Ogun State NNPP State Caretaker Chairman, Alh. Prince Ibrahim Adekunle. Alhaji Adekunle died today 8th of August, 2024.
“Verily, words cannot quantify the loss of Ibrahim and we sincerely express our sorrow over the great loss to our party and his immediate and extended family.
“The entire NNPP family, friends and political allies and the entire Ago-Iwoye Kingdom in Ogun East Senatorial District where his remains will be laid to rest today 8th of August, 2024 in Islamic rites are mourning the passing of a great leader and grassroots politician.
“May Allah give the entire community and family the fortitude to bear the loss and grant him amongst the highest levels of Jannah. Good night Baba Ibrahim”.
In his own tribute, Ambassador Ajadi said the death of Prince Adekunle is a personal loss to him, as they started the struggle of bringing NNPP to limelight together in Ogun state, as well as, taking the party from the intruders.
He said, “I received the news of your death with rude shock. I am devastated. You are truly a party man to the core, a loyalist and gentleman with large heart. We will surely miss you. Rest in peace, the Prince”.
Also, the NNPP Chairman of State Chairmen in the South West, Dr Odeyemi Tosin, said he received the death of Alhaji Ibrahim with a heart full of sorrow and sadness, while describing the deceased as a loyal and dedicated member of NNPP.
“It is indeed a sad day for all the 36 state chairmen and FCT, and we share in the pains of the Ogun State Chapter over the loss of the former State chairman”.
