The newly elected Assistant Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Yesiro Karamo, has d!ed hours before inauguration. 

Yesiro and other excos led by the APC Chairman, Cornelius Ojelabi, were elected at the parry's congress on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

His d3ath comes hours before his inauguration alongside other excos scheduled to hold at the Lagos APC Secretariat on Thursday. 

The Publicity Secretary of Lagos APC, Seye Oladejo, confirmed Yesiro's d3ath in a statement on Thursday.

“The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) received with profound shock and deep sorrow the news of the sudden demise of our newly elected Assistant Publicity Secretary, Karamo Yesiro,” the statement read.

"Yesiro’s passing is a painful and tragic loss to our great party at a time when his energy, commitment, and passion for progressive politics were most needed. 

"Having just been entrusted with the responsibility of serving in the State Executive Council, he embodied dedication, loyalty, and an unwavering belief in the ideals of our party.

"Though his tenure was tragically cut short, his enthusiasm, humility, and readiness to serve left a lasting impression on colleagues and members alike.

"He was a vibrant party man whose contributions to the growth and stability of the APC in Lagos State will not be forgotten.

“The Lagos APC stands united in mourning this painful departure. Hon. Karamo Yesiro will be remembered for his service, commitment, and belief in the progressive cause.”