June 22, (THEWILL)- The Eti-Osa East Local Council Development Area in Lagos State has lost its Chairman, Hon. Olufunmi Rafiu Olatunji.
Olatunji’s death was announced on Facebook by his media team early on Tuesday.
It was learnt that the council boss succumbed to a lingering health challenge on Monday.
Before his demise, he was seeking re-election on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
He emerged winner in the APC local government primaries with 1,977 votes to become the party’s candidate in the forthcoming July 24th election.
The posting said: “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.
“He will be buried in accordance to Islamic rite by 9 am prompt at his residence in Sangotedo, Ajah, Lagos. We invite you to join us in paying the last respect to our beloved father, brother, friend, and boss.
“We are confident that Almighty Allah will grant him Al Jannah Firdaus.”
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