The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has condoled with family, colleagues, friends, and management of the Pilot Newspaper over the death of Mr. Yomi Kareem, a Correspondent with the Pilot Newspaper and member of the INEC Press Corps, who passed away on 23rd June 2022.
INEC in a Condolence statement signed by its National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, INEC described the death of the journalist as very sad and shocking, affirming that “Mr. Kareem’s professionalism and integrity were always visible in his works and contributions”.
“It is with deep regret that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) received the shocking news of the death of Mr. Yomi Kareem, a Correspondent with the Pilot newspaper and member of the INEC Press Corps, who passed away on 23rd June 2022.
“The Press Corps, of which Mr. Kareem is a member, has worked closely with the Commission over the years, playing its dual role as the watchdog of the democratic process while also keeping the public informed about the Commission’s activities and efforts to improve the electoral system.
“His last official engagement with the Commission was the coverage of the recently concluded Ekiti Governorship election held on 18th June 2022. Indeed, his attributes as a respectable, committed journalist and gentleman will be sorely missed” the commission stated.
The Commission prayed for God to give his family and all his loved ones the fortitude to bear the loss and for God to grant his soul eternal repose
