The All Progressives Congress in Ekiti state chairman, Mr. Paul Omotoso has reportedly passed away late Tuesday night after a brief illness.

The State publicity secretary of the party, Mr. Segun Dipe, confirmed the unfortunate incident without providing additional information.

The late APC chairman’s health had reportedly been deteriorating since his abduction by unknown gunmen along Imesi-Agbado Road in July 2023.

While the circumstances of his brief illness leading to his demise are yet to be disclosed, sources close to the APC hierarchy in the state revealed that Omotoso passed away in the early hours of Wednesday.