Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Oladotun Olakanle, the Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA).
Olakanle, affectionately known as “Tant’olorun,” passed away early Saturday morning at the age of 54 following a brief illness.
The specific cause of his death remains unconfirmed at the time of this report.
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In a condolence message released on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, Governor Sanwo-Olu described Olakanle’s passing as a significant loss for the Onigbongbo LCDA, the All Progressives Congress (APC), and the entire state.
The governor expressed his condolences to the friends and immediate family of the deceased, praying that God grants his soul eternal rest.
He said, “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.”
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