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GIST: Lagos LG chairman dies in office like his predecessor

Hon. Oladotun Olakanle, the chairman of Lagos State’s Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), passed away. Olakanle, also called Tant’olorun, died in a similar way to his predecessor Babatunde Oke since they both passed away while serving on the council.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>

Olakanle, then Vice Chairman, succeeded Oke after the latter’s demise occurred in August, 2020 while in office.

The deceased was latter elected to serve a four-year tenure in 2021.

In a condolence message signed by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s Special Adviser (SA) on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, Olakanle’s death is described as a colossal loss to Onigbongbo LCDA, the ruling APC, and Lagos State as a whole.

The governor said the deceased was a loyal party man, committed democrat, and public officer who had a deep understanding of local government administration and the political landscape.

“On behalf of my family, the people, and the government of Lagos State Government, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the residents of Onigbongbo LCDA on the death of the council Chairman, Hon. Oladotun Olakanle. His death was a personal loss to me and a painful loss to his council and Lagos State.

“I am saddened by the death of this fine gentleman, a loyal party man and committed democrat and public officer who had a deep understanding of local government administration and the political landscape.

“Hon. Olakanle was a loyal politician and an invaluable asset to the All Progressives Congress (APC). There is no doubt that he would be missed by the entire political class, particularly the Onigbongbo LCDA, the Lagos APC family, and the state as a whole.

“As the Chairman of Onigbongbo LCDA, Olakanle was deeply committed to the progress and well-being of the council, and this was evident in every programme he championed and the remarkable performance of his administration in the last four years.

“He would be remembered for creating a lasting legacy and for his positive contributions to the growth and development of the Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area,” the governor said.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>

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