The Director of Administration of All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdul Adeniji, who was abducted last month has been killed in custody of his abductors.
The death of Adeniji has thrown the ruling party into mourning according to an n an internal memo issued on Thursday by the party’s Deputy Director of Administration, Ubagha Abel.
Consequently, the APC announced suspension of all activities at its National Headquarters till Monday 14th of April.
The party in the memo urged the Secretariat staff to use the mourning period for sober reflection and prayers for the late Abdulraif’s family and loved ones.
“The National Secretary has approved the closure of the National Secretariat from all Party/work activities with immediate effect till Monday 14th of April 2025.
“This decision was made after he had received the news of the sad demise of the Director of Administration Late Hon. AbdulRaif Adekunle Adeniji. PhD.
“You are advised to use this mourning period for sober reflection and prayers for the family and loved ones.
“May the soul of our beloved Director rest in peace. Amen.” The memo read.
Also, the National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, further confirmed the closure of the party’s National Headquarters in honour of the late Adeniji.
The statement read in part; “The All Progressives Congress (APC) mourns the tragic death of the Director of Administration of its National Secretariat, Hon. Raif Adekunle Adeniji, PhD.
“The late Adeniji, who hailed from Ife Central Local Government Area of Osun state, was born on 20th September, 1959. He was a devout Muslim and was married with children.
“Adeniji, was a former Assistant Registrar at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), IleIfe, and was later elected as Chairman of Ife Local Government Council on the platform of APC.
“With a Ph.D in Public Administration, a deep understanding of the complexities of public administration, proven leadership abilities, and unwavering commitment to public service, Adeniji was appointed as Director of Administration of the Party’s National Secretariat overseeing the day-to-day administration of Africa’s largest Party.
“A grassroots politician, the late Adeniji was a tireless mobilizer and campaigner for Alliance for Democracy (AD) and for APC and was an important contributor to our electoral successes in Osun state and national levels.
“Dr. Adeniji will be remembered for his personable qualities, optimistic outlook and pragmatic attitude to work.
“In honour of the late Director of Administration, the Party’s National Secretariat has been closed until Monday, 14th of April, 2025. A condolence register will be open at the National Secretariat in his honor.
“We extend our deepest condolences to his immediate family, the Party’s National Secretariat staff, the good people of Osun state, and the entire APC family, over this devastating loss.
“We pray Almighty Allah to grant the late Adeniji Jannatul Firdaus.”
