Sad! Lagos Council Chairman Dies Weeks After He Became LG Election Candidate

The Chairman of Eti-Osa East Local Council Development Area in Lagos State, Hon. Olufunmi Rafiu Olatunji is dead weeks after he won the local government primary election.

DAILY POST gathered that the council boss died on Monday night after battling with health challenges.

His media team, while confirming the unfortunate demise on Facebook, revealed that he would be buried today according to Islamic rites at his residence in Sangotedo, Ajah, Lagos State.

“With sorrow in our heart but in total submission to the will of Almighty Allah (S. W. T), we announce the passing, after a long battle with illness, our dear father, brother, friend, confidant, role model, Nation-builder, Hon. Olufunmi Rafiu Olatunji.

“He was until late night of Monday 21st June, 2021 the Executive Chairman of Eti-Osa East Local Council Development Area, Eti-Osa Local Government.