Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, expressed his deep sadness to the family, friends, and Nigeria’s civil society over the tragic death of well-known activist Abiodun Aremu, saying the event left him deeply upset. Abiodun described Aremu as one of Nigeria’s bravest and most dedicated labor rights activists, noting that the story of activism and the fight for a better Nigeria would not be complete without a major focus on Aremu. He said the accident on October 12, 2025, near Aremu’s home in Ota, Ogun State, where he was struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run, was very unfortunate.
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Abiodun was heartbroken that a courageous man who spent much of his life fighting for Nigerians’ freedom from oppression was killed by a reckless driver who didn’t even stop to help him get to a hospital. He said, “We are heartbroken by this terrible event. A bright star has been cut down in a most cruel manner, but we take consolation in the sacrificial life he lived. Even as he advanced in age, Aremu never got tired of fighting for a better Nigeria. He was a prominent voice of courage during military rule and when democracy came, he never stopped fighting for workers and Nigerians as a whole.
“Aremu was such a jolly good fellow. As he makes his final journey today, I pray that the Almighty God will give his family and friends and the labour and human rights community the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss. May his gentle soul rest in sweet repose.”
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