PDP Councillorship Candidate Dies Weeks Before Election

The Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been plunged into deep mourning following the death of its councillorship candidate for Ward 01, Oloba/Atapara, Ede North, Dauda Nurein.

Naija News gathered that Nurein, who was preparing to contest the February 22 local government election, passed away on Tuesday after a brief illness. His sudden death has left his family, friends, and political associates in shock.

The news of Nurein’s death was first announced by the Senior Special Assistant to the Osun Governor on the Bureau of Social Services, Akintunde Bello Sheriff, in a heartfelt Facebook post.

Sheriff expressed profound sorrow over the loss, describing Nurein as a close friend.

In his tribute, Sheriff wrote, “The Councillor waiting to be elected in my Ward bided the world a farewell this afternoon (Tuesday) after a very brief illness. We grew up together in the neighbourhood but Nureni is now gone. We were all assembled last at the house of our Brother Olugbenga Akanfe during the new year for festivities and it didn’t occur that Nurein’s time was winding down on earth. This is devastating news for the PDP Family of Ede North. May God preserve the rest of us. Goodnight forever Olobe Dauda Nurein. May Allah be pleased with your soul.”

PDP Spokesperson Shares His Condolences

The PDP spokesperson in Osun, Oladele Bamiji, also expressed his sadness, offering his condolences to the family and loved ones of Nurein.

Bamiji stated, “The man is well loved. We can all see that with the outpouring of emotions by his loved ones. May God grant him eternal rest and be with the family he left behind. The PDP family mourns him.”