Mr. Ademola Rasaq, former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State aged 53 is dead.

When contacted, the Publicity Secretary of the party in Osun, Mr. Bola Ajao, confirmed the death at the party secretariat in Osogbo.

Ajao stated that the former chairman died in the early hours of today (Thursday) in Ibadan as a result of heart conditions.

“He developed heart complications at the break of dawn and was driven to University College Hospital, Ibadan, by Bayo “Ijebu” his driver.

“It was at the UCH in Ibadan that he was confirmed dead.’’

The publicity secretary said “we have lost a true leader, a grassroots politician who was ready to carry everybody along.’’

“The party has dispatched vehicles to Ibadan to convey the corpse of the late politician to Osun.

“We are discussing with the family to fine tune where to bury him immediately and other issues, as he is a Muslim.’’

A report said that workers at the PDP Secretariat in Osogbo were seen in groups discussing the incident, while some were weeping.

Meanwhile, condolence register have been open at the party secretariat in Osogbo.

Many have described the former chairman'' death as shoking.

Oyo state Police, when contacted stated that the report just got to them. The acting PPRO, Mr. Ignatius however said investigation will commence immediately.