KUSO Mourns Ibarapa East PDP Exco, Balquis, Describes Death as Painful Loss
The leading Chairmanship aspirant for Ibarapa East Local Government in the 2026 elections, Hon. Abdul Akeem Akintola, popularly known as KUSO, has expressed deep sorrow over the sudden death of a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) executive member in the area, Late Mrs. Akintola Balquis.
In a statement made available on Thursday, Akintola described the death of the party’s Auditor as shocking and devastating, noting that her passing has created a huge vacuum within the PDP structure in Ibarapa East.
Balquis, a two-term representative of Ward 10, Itabo in Lanlate, reportedly died on Thursday evening after a brief illness, a development that has thrown party members and the community into mourning.
Reacting to the incident, Akintola said the late Balquis was a loyal and committed party woman whose contributions to grassroots politics would not be forgotten in a hurry.
He stated that her dedication, consistency, and active involvement in party affairs distinguished her as one of the dependable figures within the PDP in the local government.
“The news of her death came as a rude shock. She was a very active and loyal member of our great party, always committed to its growth and stability at the grassroots,” he said.
Akintola added that the deceased played a significant role in strengthening the party at the ward level, stressing that her absence would be greatly felt by both party members and the Lanlate community.
The chairmanship aspirant prayed for the repose of her soul, urging Almighty Allah to forgive her shortcomings and grant her Al-Jannah Firdaus.
He also extended his condolences to the children, family members, and associates of the deceased, encouraging them to take solace in the impactful life she lived.
Akintola further called on PDP members in Ibarapa East to remain united and uphold the values of loyalty and service which the late Balquis stood for.
Meanwhile, tributes have continued to pour in from party faithful and residents, who described the late Balquis as a vibrant grassroots mobiliser and a devoted party stalwart whose sudden death remains a painful loss to the political landscape of Ibarapa East.