Osun LG crisis: Slain council boss buried amidst tears

The slain Irewole Local Government council boss, Mr Remi Abass has been buried amidst tears as residents could not control their emotions.

Abass was killed during the battle for the control of local government council secretariats between supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State on Monday in Ikire, Irewole council headquarters.

During his burial in Ikire, residents thronged the venue decrying the manner of his death, despite his contribution to the development of the community.

Meanwhile, the APC in the state has called on its supporters and members to stay away from the council secretariats in a bid to honour the soul of Abass and others.

The party chairman, Tajudeen Lawal, in statement issued by its Director of Publicity, Kola Olabisi, urged the police to widen its investigating mechanism to nab the killers of Abass and bring them to justice.

The statement reads partly, “The untimely and sudden killing of the peace-loving and consummate politician was inhuman, wicked and callous.

“As a party, we direct the other chairmen and their councillors to stay off their respective council secretariat as a sign of respect for their fallen colleagues until further notice. We assure you that the late Abass would not be killed in vain”.

He commended all the council chairmen for acting in accordance with the Court of Appeal judgement that secured victory for them penultimate Monday.